House Bill
Eric Swalwell
Representative
Cosponsors
5
Policy Area
Summary
This bill would limit the funding for the operations of federal appeals courts, district courts, and other judicial services in the 2024 fiscal year. It aims to reduce the budget for the judicial branch of the federal government.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would limit the funding for the operations of federal appeals courts, district courts, and other judicial services in the 2024 fiscal year. It aims to reduce the budget for the judicial branch of the federal government.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Congressional Research Service summary
<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the U.S. Court of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services' Salaries and Expenses account.</p>
Main provisions of the bill
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would likely result in reduced resources and staffing for federal courts across the country. This could potentially lead to delays in court proceedings, backlogs of cases, and challenges in the judicial system's ability to function effectively. The groups most directly impacted would be litigants, lawyers, and court employees who rely on the federal courts to administer justice.
Primary Policy Area
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2082, 119th Congress (2025). "WISH Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2082