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US HR4423

US HR4423
Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2023


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Introduced
06/30/2023
In Committee
06/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a process by which the appointment of Supreme Court Justices can occur at regular time intervals, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2023, establishes a process for the regular appointment of Supreme Court Justices. It introduces term limits, requiring the President to nominate and appoint one new Justice during the first and third years after a presidential election. The bill also designates "Senior Justices" - Justices who have served 18 years and are deemed retired from regular active service, but may continue to perform judicial duties as assigned by the Chief Justice. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to fill Supreme Court vacancies using Senior Justices until new Justices are appointed. The bill aims to create a more predictable and consistent process for Supreme Court appointments.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/30/2023)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Appointments and Nominations
  • ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Court Administration

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4423/all-info 07/01/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4423/BILLS-118hr4423ih.pdf 08/03/2023
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