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District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-565| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends Title 28 of the United States Code to eliminate special residency exemptions for various federal judicial officials serving in the District of Columbia. Specifically, it requires federal circuit judges , district judges , United States attorneys , United States marshals , and clerks appointed to D.C. to reside within the district they serve. This change standardizes their residency obligations, aligning them with those of officials in most other federal jurisdictions across the country. By striking specific clauses that previously exempted D.C. officials, the legislation ensures a direct connection between these key judicial and law enforcement personnel and the community. These new residency requirements will only apply to individuals appointed to these positions after the date of the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3785
District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3786
District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4386
District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2023
Jan 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 20, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E49)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3785
    District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3786
    District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4386
    District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2023


  • January 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 20, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E49)

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Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDistrict of ColumbiaFederal district courtsJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement officersState and local courts

District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-565| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2025
This bill amends Title 28 of the United States Code to eliminate special residency exemptions for various federal judicial officials serving in the District of Columbia. Specifically, it requires federal circuit judges , district judges , United States attorneys , United States marshals , and clerks appointed to D.C. to reside within the district they serve. This change standardizes their residency obligations, aligning them with those of officials in most other federal jurisdictions across the country. By striking specific clauses that previously exempted D.C. officials, the legislation ensures a direct connection between these key judicial and law enforcement personnel and the community. These new residency requirements will only apply to individuals appointed to these positions after the date of the Act's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3785
District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3786
District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4386
District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2023
Jan 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 20, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E49)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3785
    District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3786
    District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4386
    District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2023


  • January 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 20, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E49)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDistrict of ColumbiaFederal district courtsJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement officersState and local courts