What does Preamble of HR 7835 do?

This bill aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code The amendment targets the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana

What does JUDICIAL DISTRICTS OF LOUISIANA. of HR 7835 do?

This section amends Section 98 of Title 28, United States Code, which pertains to judicial districts in Louisiana. It redefines the boundaries of the Middle District to include Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, and West Baton Rouge parishes. It redefines the boundaries of the Western District to include a larger list of parishes, including Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, and many others. The amendments do not apply to actions commenced or pending before the Act's enactment.

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To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana. — HR. 7835

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Julia Letlow (R-LA)

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This bill modifies the boundaries of Louisiana's Middle and Western federal judicial districts.
The Middle District will include Ascension, East Baton Rouge, and several other parishes, while the Western District's boundaries will expand to encompass a larger number of parishes.
These boundary changes will not affect existing lawsuits or legal actions already in progress.

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