S. 4837 Introduced Law

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] Introduced June 18, 2026 Cosponsors 4 (4 D) Latest action June 18, 2026

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Actions

  1. Jun 18, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Jun 18, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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