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This bill addresses the significant caseload challenges faced by the Federal district court for the eastern district of California by authorizing the addition of new district judgeships over several years. Specifically, the bill will add two new district judges on or after January 21, 2027, one additional judge on or after January 5, 2029, and two more judges on or after January 21, 2031. The bill highlights that the eastern district currently serves approximately 8.4 million residents across 34 counties, yet has only six permanent judgeships, with a disproportionately high caseload of 1,308 pending cases per judgeship (over 2.6 times the average for the Ninth Circuit). These additional judgeships aim to alleviate the court's heavy workload by increasing the number of judges available to handle cases. The bill also includes a provision authorizing the necessary appropriations to support these new judicial positions, including funding for space and facilities. By phasing in the new judgeships over several years, the legislation provides a structured approach to addressing the court's ongoing capacity challenges.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1856/all-info