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Introduced
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal judicial code to: convert certain temporary bankruptcy judges to permanent bankruptcy judges and authorize the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges in Delaware and Michigan; convert temporary bankruptcy judges to permanent bankruptcy judges in specified judicial districts in Florida, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, and Virginia; and authorize the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges in the middle district of Florida.
AI Summary
This bill amends the federal judicial code to convert certain temporary bankruptcy judges to permanent bankruptcy judges and authorize the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges in Delaware, Michigan, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, and Virginia. Specifically, it converts temporary bankruptcy judges to permanent positions in those judicial districts and authorizes the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges in some of those districts to address caseloads. The bill aims to provide more permanent judgeships and judicial resources in areas with high bankruptcy caseloads.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. (on 01/23/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/136/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr136/BILLS-115hr136ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr136/BILLS-115hr136ih.pdf.pdf |
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