H.R. 8647 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
H.R. 8647 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 4, 2026, sponsored by Al Green.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 4, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Law
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 4, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (May 4, 2026)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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