District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025

Bill Number: H.R. 5125
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Law
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2025-09-18: Received in the Senate.
Last Updated: 2026-02-04T04:26:28Z

Official Summary

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act

This bill terminates the District of Columbia (DC) Judicial Nomination Commission.

Currently, the commission recommends to the President nominees for judges for DC's Superior Court and Court of Appeals, who must then be confirmed by the Senate. The commission also appoints the chief judges for these courts. The bill terminates the commission's involvement in nominations and requires the President to appoint the chief judges.

Sponsor

Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]

Cosponsors (2)

Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Recent Actions

2025-09-18: Received in the Senate.
2025-09-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-09-17: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375) (Roll call 274)
2025-09-17: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375: 5) (Roll call 274)
2025-09-17: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394)
2025-09-17: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5125, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2025-09-17: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-09-17: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5125.
2025-09-17: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
2025-09-17: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375)
2025-09-15: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
2025-09-10: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
2025-09-10: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-09-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-09-04: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 — issued 2025-09-17 — PDF (4 pages)
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act — issued 2025-09-04 — PDF (3 pages)