Summary
Judicial Reorganization Act of 2025
This bill establishes a new U.S. Court of Appeals.
Specifically, the bill divides the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into two judicial circuits: (1) the Ninth Circuit, and (2) a new Twelfth Circuit.
The Ninth Circuit is composed of California, Guam, and Hawaii. The new Twelfth Circuit is composed of Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Jul 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SenateJul 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate