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District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5125| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Pete Sessions

Pete Sessions

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal aims to fundamentally alter the process of judicial appointments within the District of Columbia by terminating the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission . It achieves this by striking section 434 from the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which originally established the commission. As a direct consequence of this termination, the bill enacts several conforming amendments to transfer the commission's responsibilities. Specifically, the President will now directly designate chief judges and nominate individuals for judicial positions, removing the requirement for recommendations from the abolished commission. These changes also update the qualifications for judges and are effective for appointments made on or after the bill's enactment.

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Timeline
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 15, 2025
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.
Sep 17, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375-4379: 5)
Sep 17, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375)
Sep 17, 2025
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.
Sep 17, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5125.
Sep 17, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 17, 2025
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.
Sep 17, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394-4395: 1)
Sep 17, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394)
Sep 17, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375)
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Sep 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2854
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Received in the Senate.
  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 15, 2025
    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.


  • September 17, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375-4379: 5)


  • September 17, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375)


  • September 17, 2025
    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.


  • September 17, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5125.


  • September 17, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • September 17, 2025
    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.


  • September 17, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394-4395: 1)


  • September 17, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394)


  • September 17, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375)
    View Vote


  • September 17, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2854
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Received in the Senate.

Law

Related Bills

  • S 119-2854: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
  • HRES 119-707: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesDistrict of ColumbiaJudgesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsState and local courts

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5125| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
This legislative proposal aims to fundamentally alter the process of judicial appointments within the District of Columbia by terminating the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission . It achieves this by striking section 434 from the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which originally established the commission. As a direct consequence of this termination, the bill enacts several conforming amendments to transfer the commission's responsibilities. Specifically, the President will now directly designate chief judges and nominate individuals for judicial positions, removing the requirement for recommendations from the abolished commission. These changes also update the qualifications for judges and are effective for appointments made on or after the bill's enactment.

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Timeline
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 15, 2025
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.
Sep 17, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375-4379: 5)
Sep 17, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375)
Sep 17, 2025
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.
Sep 17, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5125.
Sep 17, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 17, 2025
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.
Sep 17, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394-4395: 1)
Sep 17, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394)
Sep 17, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375)
View Vote
Sep 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2854
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Received in the Senate.
  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.


  • September 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.


  • September 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 15, 2025
    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.


  • September 17, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375-4379: 5)


  • September 17, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375)


  • September 17, 2025
    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.


  • September 17, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5125.


  • September 17, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • September 17, 2025
    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.


  • September 17, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394-4395: 1)


  • September 17, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394)


  • September 17, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375)
    View Vote


  • September 17, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2854
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Received in the Senate.
Pete Sessions

Pete Sessions

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • S 119-2854: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
  • HRES 119-707: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesDistrict of ColumbiaJudgesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsState and local courts