JUDGES Act of 2025

The JUDGES Act of 2025 proposes a significant expansion of the federal judiciary by creating 63 permanent judgeships and one temporary judgeship across 14 states. These new positions would be phased in over a 10-year period starting in 2029, with the largest increases targeted for California, Texas, and Florida. The bill also proposes adding new court locations in College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to make the legal system more accessible to residents in those regions.

If enacted, this legislation aims to reduce the time citizens wait for their cases to be heard by addressing high caseloads that currently cause delays in the federal court system. To ensure transparency and efficiency, the bill would require the Government Accountability Office to report on judicial workloads and detention space. It also mandates that the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts publicly post recommendations for new judgeships, helping the public track how resources are allocated to handle legal emergencies and routine court business.