The Federal Judgeship Act of 2024 creates approximately 70 new federal district court judgeships and 2 new circuit court judgeships for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, phased in over seven years from 2025 through 2031. The bill targets judgeships primarily in high-population and fast-growing regions, with significant increases in California (particularly the Central District), Texas, and Florida districts, as well as several other districts across the country. The legislation also converts certain existing temporary judgeships to permanent positions and extends the term of a temporary judgeship in Kansas. All judicial appointments require presidential nomination and Senate confirmation. The bill authorizes necessary appropriations for salaries, office space, and facilities for these new judicial positions, with implementation dates staggered at February 1 of each relevant year.
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