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This bill adds one more federal district judge to Idaho. It increases the number of judges for the U.S. District Court in Idaho from two to three, with the new judge to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate .
What this means for people in Idaho: with another judge, federal cases—like civil disputes, criminal cases, and lawsuits involving federal law—could move faster, reducing backlogs and wait times in court.
Key points:
Introduced January 9, 2025 by Michael K. Simpson · Last progress January 9, 2025