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DemocratBill · H.R. 7881· House(119-HR-7881)

District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
3/9/2026
Last activity
3/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
None
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act'', seeks to amend the District of Columbia Official Code. It aims to ensure that grand and petit jurors serving in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia receive fees and expenses at the same rates paid to jurors in the district courts of the United States. The changes involve amending section 11-1912(a) of the District of Columbia Official Code. It also includes a conforming amendment to repeal section 15-718. The new rates would apply starting on the first day of the first fiscal year following the Act's enactment.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+3

    Aligning juror pay with federal standards supports the integrity of the legal system and due process.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2

    Increasing juror compensation provides financial relief to low-income individuals serving on juries.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2

    The bill increases income for middle-class citizens who serve as jurors in the Superior Court.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill increases government spending by raising the rates paid for juror fees and expenses.