Bill · H.R. 634· House(119-HR-634)

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2025

Age: 76 years

Idaho

Introduced: 1/22/2025
Last activity: 1/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Michael Simpson
Cosponsors: - 1 - 0

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What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2025'', aims to reorganize the judicial landscape by dividing the Ninth Judicial Circuit. It creates a new ninth circuit'' and a ``twelfth circuit'' to distribute judicial responsibilities. The legislation provides for the appointment of several additional federal circuit judges to these new circuits. It also establishes specific duty stations and places of circuit court for the reorganized entities. Furthermore, the act outlines rules for the assignment of existing judges and the handling of pending legal cases.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+2
The bill increases the number of available federal circuit judges through new appointments and a new judicial circuit.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill restructures the federal judiciary by creating a new twelfth circuit to manage judicial duties.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill establishes new circuit court places in Phoenix and Seattle to serve those regions.

The opposite

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes appropriations for additional court facilities and administrative reorganizations.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Creation of a New Judicial Circuit: The bill divides the existing ninth circuit into a new ninth circuit'' and a twelfth circuit'', which establishes new judicial structures for various states and territories (Section 3).
Increased Judicial Appointments: The President is authorized to appoint additional judges to ensure both the former ninth circuit'' and the new ninth circuit'' have judicial representation (Section 4).
Flexibility in Judicial Assignments: The bill allows for the temporary assignment of circuit judges and district judges between the two circuits to assist with the business of the courts (Section 11 and Section 12).
Administrative Coordination: Contiguous circuits are permitted to jointly carry out administrative functions if it benefits from coordination or consolidation (Section 13).
Funding for Infrastructure: The act authorizes the appropriation of funds necessary to carry out the reorganization, including money for additional court facilities (Section 16).

Potential Negative Impacts for People

Limited Long-Term Judgeships: Under the temporary judgeships provision, the first two vacancies occurring on the new ninth circuit 10 years or more after the initial confirmation of temporary judges shall not be filled (Section 4(b)(2)).

Groups and Interests Ranking

Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.

Governance And Ideology: Improves Due Process+2Improves Government Transparency+1
Demographic And Interest Groups: Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
Economy And Finance: Reduces Government Spending-1
Environment Energy And Infrastructure: Improves Roads And Bridges+1