Lance Gooden U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Lance Gooden U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Today, Congressman Lance Gooden expressed approval following the passage of the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act (FJSA), a bipartisan initiative he introduced with Representative Ted Lieu, Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator Mazie Hirono. The legislation aims to transition 10 temporary federal judgeships to permanent positions, enhancing stability and efficiency within the federal court system.
"The Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act is a commonsense solution to ensure the efficient operation of our nation’s courts," stated Congressman Gooden. "By making these judgeships permanent, we allow our judicial system to function without unnecessary disruptions. This legislation doesn’t create new judgeships or shift the balance of power—it simply ensures our courts can serve the American people effectively and fairly."
The judicial districts affected by this act include Alabama-Northern, Arizona, California-Central, Florida-Southern, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri-Eastern, New Mexico, North Carolina-Western, and Texas-Eastern.
"These judgeships are vital to addressing backlogs and ensuring timely access to justice," Gooden added. "I’m proud to have worked to advance this bipartisan bill, which strengthens our judiciary and serves the needs of every American, regardless of party or state."
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