On the recordOctober 22, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1123, the Divisional Realignment for the Eastern District of Arkansas Act of 2019, introduced by my Republican colleague from Arkansas, Representative Rick Crawford. H.R. 1123 reduces the existing divisions in the Eastern District of Arkansas from five to three, limiting the burden caused by two courthouse closures. It allows the Eastern District of Arkansas to better balance its caseload, account for geographical differences, and align with the judicial work generated by correctional facilities. H.R. 1123 is supported by the Judicial Conference, the Judicial Council of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the chief judge of the Eastern District of Arkansas, and all the members of the Arkansas delegation. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this measure, and I reserve the balance of my time.
