Bill Summary
The "Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act" is a piece of legislation aimed at increasing the number of federal district judges in Colorado and Idaho. Specifically, it authorizes the President to appoint two additional district judges for Colorado and one for Idaho, subject to Senate approval. The Act also includes technical amendments to update the number of judges listed in the U.S. Code for both states, reflecting these new appointments. Additionally, it modifies the jurisdictional description in Colorado to include Fort Collins alongside Sterling. This legislation seeks to address judicial resource needs in these states, likely in response to increasing caseloads.
Possible Impacts
The "Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act," which authorizes additional district judgeships for Colorado and Idaho, could affect people in the following ways:
1. **Increased Access to Justice**: With the appointment of additional district judges in Colorado and Idaho, the judicial system may experience a reduced backlog of cases. This could lead to faster resolution of legal disputes for individuals and businesses, providing quicker access to justice.
2. **Improved Legal Representation**: More judges can help ensure that cases are heard and decided fairly and efficiently. This may result in better legal outcomes for plaintiffs and defendants alike, as judges can devote more time and attention to individual cases, resulting in more thorough deliberation and equitable rulings.
3. **Economic Impact on Local Communities**: The addition of judgeships may lead to job creation within the judicial system, including clerical positions and support staff. Additionally, with a more efficient judicial process, businesses and individuals may feel more confident in engaging in legal agreements and transactions, potentially stimulating local economies in Colorado and Idaho.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1727 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1727
To authorize additional district judgeships for the districts of
Colorado and Idaho.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 27, 2025
Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Simpson, and Mr. Fulcher) 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 districts of
Colorado and Idaho.
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 ``Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act''.
SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGESHIPS FOR THE DISTRICTS OF COLORADO
AND IDAHO.
(a) Colorado.--The President shall appoint, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate, 2 additional district judges for the
district of Colorado.
(b) Idaho.--The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, 1 additional district judges for the district of
Idaho.
(c) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--The table in section
133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking the item relating to Colorado and inserting
the following:
``Colorado................................................. 9''; and
(2) by striking the item relating to Idaho and inserting
the following:
``Idaho.................................................... 3''.
SEC. 3. COLORADO.
Section 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking
``and Sterling'' and inserting ``Sterling, and Fort Collins''.
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