H.R. 5125 · Passed House · Law

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025

Sponsor: Pete Sessions (R-TX)

What it does

• Terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, eliminating its role in recommending judges for DC Superior Court and Court of Appeals.
• Transfer appointment of chief judges for DC Superior Court and Court of Appeals from the Nomination Commission to the President.
• Require Senate confirmation of all DC Superior Court and Court of Appeals judges appointed by the President.

Official summary

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act 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.

Latest action

Sep 18, 2025: Received in the Senate.

Committee: House Oversight and Government Reform