Bills · HR 7881
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7881Law
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act
INTRO MAR 9· LAST ACTION MAR 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses an issue of fairness and equitable compensation for civic service. Serving on a jury can be a significant financial burden for many, especially if they are hourly workers or don't have paid leave. When local jurors are paid less than federal jurors for a similar service, it can create a disincentive for participation or disproportionately impact those who can least afford the income loss.
If this bill becomes law, D.C. residents fulfilling their jury duty would receive better compensation, potentially making it easier for a broader range of people to serve without undue financial hardship. This could lead to more representative juries and a stronger local justice system. If it doesn't become law, the current disparity in juror pay would continue, maintaining a potential barrier to civic participation for some D.C. residents.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires D.C. Superior Court jurors (grand and petit) to be paid at the same rates as jurors in U.S. District Courts.
This provision directly addresses the pay disparity, ensuring D.C. jurors receive equal compensation for their service.
PROVISION 02
Repeals Section 15-718 of the D.C. Official Code, which likely set the previous, lower juror pay rate for the Superior Court.
This conforming amendment removes the outdated legal provision for juror compensation, making way for the new, higher rates.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the new pay rates will take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the bill is signed into law.
This provision establishes a clear timeframe for when the increased juror payments will begin, allowing for budget adjustments.
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D· District of Columbia
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 9
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E198)
MAR 9
Introduced in House
MAR 9
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7881
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 9, 2026
Last actionMar 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026
House BillHR 7881Law
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act
INTRODUCED MAR 9, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 9, 2026
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