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US S4199

US S4199
Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 JUDGES Act of 2024


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Introduced
04/19/2024
In Committee
06/13/2024
Crossed Over
08/06/2024
Passed
12/20/2024
Dead

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships.

AI Summary

This bill, the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act of 2024), authorizes the appointment of additional district judges for various federal district courts over the next several years. The bill also converts some temporary judgeships, requires reports from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on judicial caseloads and detention space, and mandates the public release of the Judicial Conference's biennial report on judgeship recommendations. The key provisions include the creation of new judgeships in specific districts, the conversion of temporary judgeships, and increased transparency around the Judicial Conference's recommendations.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (on 01/03/2025)

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