Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act...
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit judges, to divide the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the United States into two judicial circuits, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB634, aims to create additional positions for Federal circuit judges and to split the current Ninth Judicial Circuit into two separate circuits. This change is intended to manage caseloads more effectively and improve judicial efficiency. If passed, it would affect the current Ninth Circuit, which includes states like California, Oregon, and Washington, by dividing it into two new circuits.
The bill was introduced on January 22, 2025, by Representative Michael Simpson and co-sponsored by Representative Russ Fulcher. It has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. Currently, the bill is at the initial stages of the legislative process, meaning it will undergo committee review and possible amendments before any vote in the House.
Recent actions include the bill's introduction and immediate referral to the House Committee on the Judiciary. This committee will examine the bill's details, assess its implications, and potentially schedule hearings to gather more information and public input. Future steps will depend on the committee's recommendations and any changes they propose.
