hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Raises D.C. juror pay to federal rates.
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
In committee, no House vote yet
This bill proposes to increase the fees and expense reimbursement for grand and petit jurors serving in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, making them equal to the rates paid to jurors in U.S. district courts. Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District's delegate to Congress, introduced this bill, which is currently awaiting review by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 9, 2026, and then referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Before it can become law, it must be approved by this committee, pass a vote in the full House, then pass the Senate, and finally be signed by the President.
If this bill becomes law, individuals performing jury duty in the District of Columbia Superior Court would receive higher daily fees and expense reimbursements, matching those paid in federal courts. This would mean a greater financial commitment from the District of Columbia to fund its jury system. Additionally, an existing D.C. law that currently dictates juror fees would be repealed and replaced by the new federal standard.
Supporters Say
The bill aims to ensure fair compensation for D.C. jurors, matching federal standards.
Critics Say
No explicit criticisms are detailed in the bill text itself.
Supporters would likely argue that this bill promotes fairness by ensuring D.C. jurors receive compensation equivalent to those serving in federal courts, recognizing the importance of their civic duty. The bill text does not contain any information regarding specific criticisms or opposing viewpoints.