Bill Summary
The "No Appointments by Rogue Judges Act" is a legislative proposal aimed at amending existing laws concerning the appointment of United States Attorneys during periods of vacancy. Specifically, the bill seeks to modify Section 546 of Title 28 of the United States Code.
The key changes proposed in the bill include:
1. **Modification of Time Limitations**: It amends paragraph (2) of subsection (c) to clarify that vacancies should be filled upon the expiration of time limits specified in Section 3346.
2. **Removal of Subsection (d)**: The bill also proposes to eliminate subsection (d), which may pertain to previous provisions regarding how vacancies were handled.
Overall, the legislation aims to ensure a more standardized and timely process for filling vacancies in the offices of United States Attorneys, while preventing judges from making unilateral appointments that could be deemed inappropriate or outside their authority.
Possible Impacts
Here are three examples of how the "No Appointments by Rogue Judges Act" could affect people:
1. **Stability in Legal Representation**: The legislation aims to ensure that vacancies in the offices of United States Attorneys are filled through standardized procedures rather than by potentially arbitrary decisions from judges. This could lead to greater stability and predictability in legal representation for individuals involved in federal cases, as the appointment process would be more transparent and accountable.
2. **Impact on Judicial Authority**: By preventing judges from making unilateral appointments of U.S. Attorneys, this legislation could limit the power of the judiciary in influencing the executive branch’s law enforcement capabilities. This may lead to conflicts or tensions between branches of government, affecting how justice is administered at the federal level and potentially influencing cases that are prosecuted or not prosecuted.
3. **Effects on Ongoing Cases**: If judges were previously able to appoint U.S. Attorneys without going through the typical appointment process, the new legislation could affect the continuity of legal proceedings. Individuals involved in ongoing cases might experience disruptions if their cases are assigned to new attorneys who are not familiar with the details, potentially impacting the outcomes of those cases and the individuals involved.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4984 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4984
To amend title 28, United States Code, related to vacancies in offices
of United States Attorneys, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 15, 2025
Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
To amend title 28, United States Code, related to vacancies in offices
of United States Attorneys, 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 ``No Appointments by Rogue Judges
Act''.
SEC. 2. VACANCIES OF UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS.
Section 546 of title 28, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending paragraph (2) of subsection (c) to read as
follows:
``(2) the expiration of the time limitations in section
3346.''; and
(2) by striking subsection (d).
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