Bill > HR1929

This bill addresses judicial understaffing in the United States by creating new federal district court judgeships across multiple states over several years, specifically from 2029 to 2039. The legislation is designed to address a significant backlog of cases, noting that Congress has not created a new district court judgeship since 2003 and that court filings increased by 30% since the last comprehensive judgeship legislation. The bill systematically adds judges to various federal district courts in states like California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, and others, with a staggered implementation schedule. For example, in 2029, 11 new judgeships will be created, and by 2039, the total number of additional judges will have increased. The bill also includes a temporary judgeship for the eastern district of Oklahoma and requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct reports on judicial caseloads and detention space needs. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Administrative Office of the United States Courts make the Judicial Conference's biennial judgeship recommendations publicly available online, ensuring transparency in the process of addressing judicial staffing challenges. The bill is accompanied by specific funding authorizations that increase over time and include provisions for inflation adjustments.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1929/all-info