James Comer said "I support H.R. 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Reform Act. This legislation aligns with the appointment of D.C. judges with the constitutional process for appointing members of the Federal judiciary. This bill preserves the President's authority to nominate, with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate, anyone deemed appropriate to sit on the D.C. court. The current system, where the President is restricted to nominating only those candidates put forward by the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission, inappropriately limits the President's authority. I urge my colleagues to support this effort." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 17, 2025

I support H.R. 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Reform Act. This legislation aligns with the appointment of D.C. judges with the constitutional process for appointing members of the Federal judiciary. This bill preserves the President's authority to nominate, with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate, anyone deemed appropriate to sit on the D.C. court. The current system, where the President is restricted to nominating only those candidates put forward by the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission, inappropriately limits the President's authority. I urge my colleagues to support this effort.

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James Comer

Republican · Kentucky

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Editor's note · Context

Supporting the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Reform Act during House floor debate.

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