WISH Act

House Bill

H.R. 2082

119th Congress

WISH Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Swalwell

Representative

Democratic

CA-14

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Law

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.

SponsorEric Swalwell (D-CA)

Introduced9/16/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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WISH Act

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.

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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.

Bill Number: 2082
Sponsor: Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
Introduced: 9/16/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Law

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Fact Sheet

Title: WISH Act
Bill Number: 2082
Sponsor: Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 9/16/2025
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.

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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

Official Summary

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>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Limits funding for the U.S. Court of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services' Salaries and Expenses account in FY2024
Reduces the overall budget for the federal judiciary, which includes the appeals courts, district courts, and other judicial services
Could potentially impact the ability of federal courts to carry out their duties and responsibilities, such as hearing cases and issuing rulings

How This Impacts Americans

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.