H.R. 5125 · 119th Congress · Law
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
Terminates the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission and transfers appointment powers to the President. AI-read
What it does
This bill terminates the District of Columbia (DC) Judicial Nomination Commission.
Currently, the commission recommends to the President nominees for judges for DC's Superior Court and Court of Appeals, who must then be confirmed by the Senate. The commission also appoints the chief judges for these courts. The bill terminates the commission's involvement in nominations and requires the President to appoint the chief judges.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Sep 4, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 House roll 273 |
On PassageDistrict of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act | D 0–211 · R 218–0 |
Passed 218–211 |
Latest action
Sep 18, 2025 · Received in the Senate.