Sponsor
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Representative · D-WA
Representative · D-WA
The bill would improve local access to federal prosecutors and clarify jurisdiction for the Western District of Washington, but does so without funding or implementation details, risking delayed benefits and added costs or administrative strain.
Residents of Clark County and nearby communities gain a formal U.S. Attorney presence, improving local access to federal prosecutors and federal legal services.
Communities near the Western District of Washington benefit from clarified jurisdictional boundaries, which can streamline case handling and reduce confusion over which federal office handles matters.
Taxpayers and DOJ budgets could face new operational costs because the bill establishes or expands a U.S. Attorney presence without authorizing additional funding, risking diversion of resources from other priorities.
Local governments and residents may not see timely benefits because the bill lacks timelines and staffing details, so promised services could be delayed or under-resourced.
The Attorney General and U.S. Attorney's offices may incur additional administrative and planning burdens to implement the change absent allocated resources, creating short-term implementation strain on federal employees.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Requires the Attorney General to establish an official U.S. Attorney’s station in Clark County for the Western District of Washington without providing funds or timelines.
Official title: To direct the Attorney General to establish an official station for the United States attorney for the Western District of Washington in the county of Clark, Washington, and for other purposes.
Introduced May 14, 2026 by Marie Gluesenkamp Perez · Last progress May 14, 2026
Requires the Attorney General to establish an official United States Attorney’s station for the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington located in Clark County, Washington. The directive orders the Department of Justice to create that official station but does not provide funding, a timetable, or details about staffing, facilities, or operations.