What does Preamble of Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 28, United States Code. It aims to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit judges. The bill intends to divide the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the United States into two judicial circuits. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not explicitly detailed in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. The term 'former Ninth Circuit' refers to the ninth judicial circuit of the United States prior to the Act's effective date. The term 'new Ninth Circuit' refers to the ninth judicial circuit established by section 3(2)(A). The term 'Twelfth Circuit' refers to the twelfth judicial circuit established by section 3(2)(B).

What does NUMBER AND COMPOSITION OF CIRCUITS. of Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 41 of Title 28, United States Code. The number of judicial circuits is increased from thirteen to fourteen. The Ninth Circuit's jurisdiction is defined as California, Guam, and Hawaii. A Twelfth Circuit is established with jurisdiction over Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

What does JUDGESHIPS. of Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes two new circuit court judgeships for the former Ninth Circuit. One judge will be appointed to serve in California, Guam, or Hawaii. The other judge will be appointed to serve in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington. The President will appoint these judges with the advice and consent of the Senate. This section becomes effective upon the enactment of the Act.

What does NUMBER OF CIRCUIT JUDGES. of Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the table in 28 U.S.C. section 44(a). The item relating to the Ninth Circuit is struck and replaced with 'Ninth.................................................... 18''. An item for the Twelfth Circuit is inserted after the item relating to the Eleventh Circuit, stating 'Twelfth.................................................. 13''.

What does PLACES OF CIRCUIT COURT. of Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the table in 28 U.S.C. section 48(a). The item relating to the Ninth Circuit is struck and replaced with 'Ninth.................................. Honolulu, San Francisco, Pasadena.' A new item is inserted after the item relating to the Eleventh Circuit: 'Twelfth................................ Phoenix, Seattle, Portland.' The changes pertain to places of circuit court.

What does ASSIGNMENT OF CIRCUIT JUDGES. of Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 do?

This section concerns the assignment of circuit judges following the effective date of this Act. Circuit judges from the former Ninth Circuit are reassigned based on their duty station. Judges whose duty station was in California, Guam, or Hawaii are assigned to the new Ninth Circuit. Judges whose duty station was in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington are assigned to the Twelfth Circuit.

What does ELECTION OF ASSIGNMENT BY SENIOR JUDGES. of Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 do?

This section concerns the election of assignment for senior circuit judges of the former Ninth Circuit. Senior circuit judges who were in that position on the day before this Act's effective date may choose to be assigned to either the new Ninth Circuit or the Twelfth Circuit. Judges must notify the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts of their election.

What does SENIORITY OF JUDGES. of Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the seniority of judges. The seniority of judges runs from their date of commission as a judge of the former Ninth Circuit. This applies to judges assigned under section 7 or who elect to be assigned under section 8.

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Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/21/2025 · Introduced: 7/21/2025

Author: Mike Crapo (R-ID)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill increases the number of U.S. judicial circuits from thirteen to fourteen by dividing the Ninth Circuit.
It establishes a Twelfth Circuit with jurisdiction over Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
The Ninth Circuit's jurisdiction is redefined to encompass California, Guam, and Hawaii.
The Act creates two new circuit judgeships, one for the redefined Ninth Circuit and one for the Twelfth Circuit, subject to presidential appointment and Senate confirmation.
Existing cases before the former Ninth Circuit will be handled based on whether they were already submitted for decision prior to the Act's effective date.

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