Tag:117th Congress
Features
Effort to Remove Prosecution Power from Military Commanders Gains Congressional Momentum
Congress is moving closer to enacting legislation to remove the prosecution of felony crimes by members of the U.S. armed forces from the chain of command.
People
Lee Confirmed to 2nd Circuit as Fourth Biden Appeals Court Judge
The nomination of Eunice Lee to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was approved by the Senate on a 50-47 vote.
News
Congress Ponders Whether to Add More U.S. District Judges as Caseloads Rise
With rising cases, Congressional leaders debate adding new District Judges to courtrooms around the country.
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Senate Committee Considers Nomination of Voting Rights Advocate Pérez to Federal Appeals Court
The appointment of voting rights lawyer, Myrna Pérez, for a federal appeals court vacancy in New York may presage debate.
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Congress Moves to Restore Obama-Era Methane Caps on Oil and Gas Facilities
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution overriding a Trump-era effort to eliminate rules limiting methane discharges.
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U.S. House Votes to Remove Idols Lauding Confederates, Slavery Advocates from Capitol View
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday evening to remove from the Capitol’s public areas a bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney.
Courts
Rodriguez to be Next U.S. Judge in Colorado
Regina Rodriguez was confirmed to Colorado’s federal district court bench, and is now President Joe Biden's second judicial nominee confirmed.
Courts
Biden Nominates Veronica Rossman for 10th Circuit Seat
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he has nominated Veronica Rossman, a veteran criminal defense lawyer from Denver, to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court...