This bill would add one additional federal district judge for the District of Idaho. The President would appoint the judge with the advice and consent of the Senate. The bill also changes the statute that lists how many judges serve that district to show three judges. The bill was introduced January 9, 2025, by Senators Mike Crapo and James Risch and was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
If enacted, there would be one more full-time federal district judge assigned to Idaho. The President nominates the judge, and the Senate must confirm the nominee before the judge can take the seat. The change simply creates the position and updates the federal statute that lists judges for that district.
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