119th Congress · introduced in the House · Sep 4, 2025
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
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Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Received in the Senate.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Sep 4, 2025)
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
This bill terminates the District of Columbia (DC) Judicial Nomination Commission.
Currently, the commission recommends to the President nominees for judges for DC's Superior Court and Court of Appeals, who must then be confirmed by the Senate. The commission also appoints the chief judges for these courts. The bill terminates the commission's involvement in nominations and requires the President to appoint the chief judges.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Sep 17, 2025 · Roll call 274 · Passed
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375) Roll call details
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375: 5) Roll call details
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5125, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5125.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
Advisory bodies · District of Columbia · Judges · Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents · State and local courts
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 24, 2026.
16 citations.
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: District of Columbia
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
Opposed H.R. 9720, the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act. Supported S.51/H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. Opposed H.R. 5125, District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE · lobbying firm or registrant: BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: District of Columbia
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ssues related to D.C. autonomy and criminal justice reform in H.R. 4922: DC Crimes Act of 2025; H.R. 5140: District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act; H.R. 5125: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act; H.R. 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act; and H.R. 5179: District of Columbia Attorney Ge…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: District of Columbia
$230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e local democracy and home rule in the District of Columbia. Opposed H.R.5179, the District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025 Opposed H.R. 5125, District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE · lobbying firm or registrant: BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: District of Columbia
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ssues related to D.C. autonomy and criminal justice reform in H.R. 4922: DC Crimes Act of 2025; H.R. 5140: District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act; H.R. 5125: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act; H.R. 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act; and H.R. 5179: District of Columbia Attorney Ge…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: District of Columbia
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. Opposed H.R.5179, the District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025 Opposed H.R. 5125, District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE · lobbying firm or registrant: BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 17, 2026 · issue area: District of Columbia
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ssues related to D.C. autonomy and criminal justice reform in H.R. 4922: DC Crimes Act of 2025; H.R. 5140: District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act; H.R. 5125: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act; H.R. 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act; and H.R. 5179: District of Columbia Attorney Ge…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS · lobbying firm or registrant: LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$170,000
Spent on own lobbying
…HR 5107, the Common Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act Oppose HR 5214, the DC Cash Bail Reform Act Oppose HR 4922, the DC CRIMES Act Oppose HR 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act Oppose HR 5140, the District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act Oppose HR 5143, the District…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: District of Columbia
$280,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dermine local democracy and home rule in the District of Columbia. Opposed H.R. 5179, the District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act. Opposed H.R. 5125, District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE · lobbying firm or registrant: BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · amended · posted Jan 19, 2026 · issue area: District of Columbia
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ssues related to D.C. autonomy and criminal justice reform in H.R. 4922: DC Crimes Act of 2025; H.R. 5140: District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act; H.R. 5125: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act; and H.R. 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE · lobbying firm or registrant: BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 19, 2026 · issue area: District of Columbia
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ssues related to D.C. autonomy and criminal justice reform in H.R. 4922: DC Crimes Act of 2025; H.R. 5140: District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act; H.R. 5125: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act; H.R. 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act; and H.R. 5179: District of Columbia Attorney Ge…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 16, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$520,000
Spent on own lobbying
…of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice, Criminal Penalties. H.R. 5143-District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5125-District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5140-To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an a…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: District of Columbia
$190,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ident Trumps request for more power over the District of Columbia. Opposed H.R. 5179, the District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act. Opposed H.R. 5125, District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: District of Columbia
$750,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 5125- District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 HR 5179- District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025 HR 5183- District o…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE U.S. · lobbying firm or registrant: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE U.S.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: District of Columbia
$140,000
Spent on own lobbying
…5107, Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC (CLEAN DC) Act 17.Oppose H.R. 5143, the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act 18.Oppose H.R. 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act 19.Oppose H.R. 5179, the District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act 20.Oppose the d…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS · lobbying firm or registrant: LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Government Issues
$530,000
Spent on own lobbying
…get for FY25 Oppose H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act Oppose H.R. 22, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act Oppose HR 4922, the DC CRIMES Act Oppose HR 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act Oppose HR 5140, the District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act Oppose HR 5143, the District…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$400,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ke Everyone Safe Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5143-District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5125-District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5140-To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an a…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing