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District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act

USA119th CongressHR-7881| House 
| Updated: 3/9/2026
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to amend the District of Columbia Official Code to establish equal compensation for jurors. Specifically, it mandates that grand and petit jurors serving in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall receive fees and expenses at rates equivalent to those provided for jurors in the United States district courts under section 1871 of title 28, United States Code. The bill achieves this by amending section 11-1912(a) of the D.C. Official Code and repealing section 15-718, which previously governed juror fees. These changes will take effect for fees and expenses paid on or after the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the Act's enactment, ensuring a standardized and fair compensation structure for D.C. jurors.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4683
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2423
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5963
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 9, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E198)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4683
    District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2423
    District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5963
    District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act


  • March 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • March 9, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E198)

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District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act

USA119th CongressHR-7881| House 
| Updated: 3/9/2026
This legislation aims to amend the District of Columbia Official Code to establish equal compensation for jurors. Specifically, it mandates that grand and petit jurors serving in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall receive fees and expenses at rates equivalent to those provided for jurors in the United States district courts under section 1871 of title 28, United States Code. The bill achieves this by amending section 11-1912(a) of the D.C. Official Code and repealing section 15-718, which previously governed juror fees. These changes will take effect for fees and expenses paid on or after the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the Act's enactment, ensuring a standardized and fair compensation structure for D.C. jurors.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4683
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2423
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5963
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 9, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E198)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4683
    District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2423
    District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5963
    District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act


  • March 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • March 9, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E198)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted