District of Columbia Courts Vacancy Reduction Act

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Bill Number

HR 4778

Introduced

Jul 28, 2021

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 14.

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Topics

Congressional oversight District of Columbia Judges Law Legislative rules and procedure Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents State and local courts

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Summary

District of Columbia Courts Vacancy Reduction Act

This bill allows District of Columbia judicial nominees to be appointed after a 30-day congressional review period without the advice and consent of the Senate, unless a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted into law during that period.

Actions

Dec 2, 2021

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 14.
Dec 2, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 28, 2021

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E835)
Jul 28, 2021

Introduced in House

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