A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.

# Summary of S 54 - Idaho District Court Judgeship Bill **What the Bill Does** This bill would create one new federal district court judgeship in Idaho, increasing the total number of judges from two to three. If passed, the President would appoint the new judge, subject to Senate confirmation through the standard judicial appointment process. **Who It Affects** The bill directly affects Idaho's federal court system and could impact anyone involved in federal cases in the state, potentially reducing case backlogs and wait times.

It also involves the President and Senate, who would participate in selecting and confirming the new judge. **Current Status** S 54 is currently in committee and has not yet advanced for a full Senate vote. The bill was introduced by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) in the 119th Congress.