District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025

This bill would establish a residency requirement for certain federal judicial and law enforcement officials who work in the District of Columbia. Specifically, it would require U.S. district and circuit court judges, U.S. district court clerks, U.S. attorneys, and U.S. marshals appointed to serve in D.C. to maintain residency within the District.

If enacted, this bill could affect recruitment and retention of federal officials in D.C. by limiting the pool of eligible candidates to those willing to live in the District. The practical impact would depend on how strictly the residency requirement is enforced and whether exceptions or transition periods would be provided for current officials. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House and referred to committee for consideration.