Bills · HR 1856
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1856CaliforniaJudges
CASE LOAD Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly impacts the efficiency and accessibility of the federal justice system in a vast and growing region of California. If passed, it could significantly reduce the time people have to wait for their federal legal cases to be heard and resolved, from criminal trials to civil disputes over contracts, environmental issues, or civil rights.
Without this bill, the federal court in the Eastern District of California might continue to struggle with a caseload that is significantly higher than the national average. This could lead to longer waits for trials, delayed justice, increased costs for those involved in federal court proceedings, and a less responsive legal system. By adding judges, the bill aims to alleviate these pressures and ensure the court can handle its responsibilities more effectively, making justice more timely for millions of Americans.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes two additional district judges for the Eastern District of California, effective on or after January 21, 2027.
This is the initial step to expand the court's capacity, directly addressing its heavy caseload and large population served.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes one additional district judge for the Eastern District of California, effective on or after January 5, 2029.
This provision further increases judicial resources, continuing to address the district's ongoing and growing demands for judicial services.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes two additional district judges for the Eastern District of California, effective on or after January 21, 2031.
This final phase of appointments completes the planned expansion, bringing the total judgeships to eleven and significantly enhancing the court's overall ability to manage its docket.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to support the new judicial positions, including providing appropriate space and facilities.
This ensures that the newly created judgeships are adequately resourced to function effectively, preventing delays due to lack of infrastructure.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
21
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 5
Introduced in House
MAR 5
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1856
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2025
Last actionMar 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025
House BillHR 1856CaliforniaJudges
CASE LOAD Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
1
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