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This bill eliminates the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, a body previously responsible for recommending judicial candidates for the District of Columbia's local courts. Currently, the commission would provide a list of recommended candidates to the President, who would then select judges from that list. Under this bill, the President will now have direct authority to nominate judges for DC courts without going through the intermediate commission. The bill makes several technical amendments to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to remove references to the Judicial Nomination Commission, including modifying sections about judicial appointments and qualifications. Specifically, it strikes section 434 of the Home Rule Act, which established the commission, and updates related sections to reflect that the President will now have sole discretion in nominating judges. The changes will apply to all judicial appointments made on or after the date the bill is enacted. By removing the nomination commission, the bill gives the President more direct control over selecting judges for the District of Columbia's court system.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5125/all-info