H.R. 319 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
H.R. 319 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 9, 2025, sponsored by Michael K. Simpson with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael K. Simpson (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 9, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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