Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the "Colorado Judgeship Act," authorizes the appointment of 3 additional district judges for the district of Colorado, with the President's nomination and the Senate's approval. It also includes a technical amendment to update the number of judgeships in Colorado in the United States Code. Additionally, the legislation designates "Fort Collins" as an additional location for holding court in the district of Colorado.
Possible Impacts
1. The Colorado Judgeship Act could potentially lead to a higher workload for the 3 additional district judges, as they will be responsible for handling more cases and making important legal decisions that could directly affect people's lives.
2. The designation of Fort Collins as an additional place for holding court in the district of Colorado could make it more convenient for individuals residing in that area to attend court proceedings, potentially making the judicial process more accessible and fair for those living outside of major cities.
3. The Technical and Conforming Amendment in the Act could potentially impact the number of judges available to hear cases in other states, potentially leading to longer wait times for individuals seeking justice in the federal court system.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1310 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1310
To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of
Colorado, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 24, 2021
Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of
Colorado, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Colorado Judgeship Act''.
SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIPS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO.
(a) Additional District Judgeships.--The President shall appoint,
by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 3 additional district
judges for the district of Colorado.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table in section
133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the item
relating to Colorado and inserting the following:
``Colorado................................................. 10''.
SEC. 3. ADDITIONAL PLACE FOR HOLDING COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF
COLORADO.
Section 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting
``Fort Collins,'' after ``Pueblo,''.
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