Austin News

Sens. Ted Cruz and Mazie Hirono, along with Representatives Lance Gooden and Ted Lieu, are celebrating the Senate passage of their bipartisan and bicameral Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act. The bill aims to transition ten temporary federal judgeships to permanent status to ensure continued access to the federal court system for millions of Americans.

"This is a huge victory for Texans. My bipartisan legislation with Sen. Hirono will ensure every resident in the Lone Star State maintains access to federal courts," said Sen. Cruz, emphasizing the importance of the bill in stabilizing the federal judiciary and reinforcing the independence of federal judges.

Sen. Hirono echoed these sentiments, stating, "By making several long-standing temporary judgeships permanent, this bill will help provide certainty and stability to federal courts in Hawaii and other states across the country."

Representative Gooden highlighted the efficiency that the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act would bring to federal courts, emphasizing the commitment to upholding the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary.

Similarly, Rep. Lieu expressed his satisfaction with co-leading the bipartisan and bicameral bill, noting the importance of providing greater stability for judgeships in California and other states by making existing federal judgeships permanent.

The Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act grants permanent status to ten currently-existing temporary federal district court judgeships in various states across the country. The bipartisan effort has garnered support from a wide range of senators and representatives, including Sens. Katie Britt, Ted Budd, Lindsey Graham, and others, who cosponsored the bill.

The bill's passage through the Senate marks a significant step towards maintaining access to the federal court system for Americans nationwide.