CASE LOAD Act of 2025

This bill adds more federal trial judges to the Eastern District of California to help move cases faster. The area is huge (34 counties and about 8.4 million people) but currently has only six permanent judges, leading to heavy backlogs—over 1,300 pending cases per judge at one point, more than double the regional average. Adding judges aims to cut wait times and improve access to the courts for people in this part of the state.

Key points

• Who is affected: People with federal cases in the Eastern District of California and the communities they live in.
• What changes: Five new district judges are added over time, and funding is allowed as needed to support these positions and provide court space.
• When: 2 judges in 2027, 1 judge in 2029, and 2 more in 2031.

Why this matters: The district covers a large, fast‑growing region, and the current number of judges hasn’t kept up, causing delays. More judges should mean quicker hearings and decisions for local residents.