This bill authorizes the phased appointment of five additional district judges for the Eastern District of California , aiming to alleviate its severe caseload burden. The legislation proposes adding two judges in 2027 , one in 2029 , and two more in 2031 , ultimately increasing the district's total judgeships from six to eleven. These appointments will be made by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The bill's findings highlight that the Eastern District of California serves approximately 8.4 million residents across 34 counties, making it one of the largest judicial districts by population and area. Despite its size, it currently has only six permanent judgeships, resulting in a judge-to-population ratio significantly higher than other districts. As of June 2022, the district's pending caseload per judgeship was 1,308 , which is over 2.6 times the average for the Ninth Circuit, indicating an unsustainable workload. The legislation also authorizes appropriations for necessary space and facilities to support these new judicial positions.