A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act," aims to increase the number of federal judges in specific regions. It authorizes the President to appoint two additional district judges for the district of Colorado. Additionally, it calls for the appointment of one additional district judge for the district of Idaho. The legislation also includes technical changes to the United States Code regarding the number of judges in these districts. Finally, it updates the geographic listings for Colorado.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +3
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The addition of more judges can facilitate more timely access to the court system for those seeking due process.
- Scored +2
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The inclusion of Fort Collins in the geographic listings and more judges may benefit residents in those areas.
- Scored +2
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Expanding judicial capacity helps ensure legal services are available across the districts of Colorado and Idaho.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased judicial capacity in Colorado: The bill authorizes the appointment of 2 additional district judges, which increases the number of judges for that district (Section 2(a)).
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Increased judicial capacity in Idaho: The bill authorizes the appointment of 1 additional district judge for the district of Idaho (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Expanding judicial capacity helps ensure legal services are available across the districts of Colorado and Idaho. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The inclusion of Fort Collins in the geographic listings and more judges may benefit residents in those areas.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The addition of more judges can facilitate more timely access to the court system for those seeking due process. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Increasing the number of judges may help the judiciary keep up with caseloads and improve the efficiency of the legal system.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Russ FulcherRepublican · Idaho
Michael SimpsonRepublican · Idaho