H.R. 5125 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
H.R. 5125 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act, has passed the house — introduced on Sep 4, 2025, sponsored by Pete Sessions with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 4, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Law
- Groups that lobbied
- 5
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
Sponsor
Pete Sessions (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 4, 2025
- Passed the HouseSep 17, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 18, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 17, 2025 · Passed218–211
Every roll call vote on this bill
- District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform ActHouse · Sep 17, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
5 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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