In CommitteeFiled Jul 28, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 28, 2026
Summary
The bill changes federal law so that cases are assigned to judges in district and circuit courts by a random process. It is intended to increase fairness and reduce the ability of parties to influence which judge hears their case. The change would affect how federal courts distribute their caseloads.
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