To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana.

House Bill

H.R. 7835

119th Congress

To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Julia Letlow

R - LA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would redraw the boundary lines between two of Louisiana's federal court districts—the Eastern and Middle Districts. These changes would determine which federal courthouse handles cases for residents and businesses in affected parishes, potentially changing where people need to travel for federal legal matters.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana.

This bill would redraw the boundary lines between two of Louisiana's federal court districts—the Eastern and Middle Districts. These changes would determine which federal courthouse handles cases for residents and businesses in affected parishes, potentially c

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This bill would redraw the boundary lines between two of Louisiana's federal court districts—the Eastern and Middle Districts. These changes would determine which federal courthouse handles cases for residents and businesses in affected parishes, potentially changing where people need to travel for federal legal matters.

Bill Number: 7835
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana.
Bill Number: 7835
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This bill would redraw the boundary lines between two of Louisiana's federal court districts—the Eastern and Middle Districts. These changes would determine which federal courthouse handles cases for residents and businesses in affected parishes, potentially changing where people need to travel for

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would redraw the boundary lines between two of Louisiana's federal court districts—the Eastern and Middle Districts. These changes would determine which federal courthouse handles cases for residents and businesses in affected parishes, potentially changing where people need to travel for federal legal matters.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reorganizes which Louisiana parishes fall under the Eastern versus Middle federal judicial districts
Would affect where residents and businesses file federal lawsuits, including civil rights cases, federal criminal prosecutions, and business disputes
Could impact travel distances and convenience for people involved in federal court cases in the affected areas
Represents an administrative redistricting of judicial resources rather than a change to laws or legal rights

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Louisiana residents and businesses in parishes affected by the boundary changes would need to use different federal courthouses for their cases, potentially in Baton Rouge instead of New Orleans, or vice versa. This could mean shorter or longer travel times depending on location, and may affect which judges hear cases. Attorneys practicing federal law in Louisiana would also need to adjust which courts they regularly appear in based on where their clients are located.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7835, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7835

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