HR 8647In committeeLaw & Courtshouse

Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.

Introduced May 4, 2026 by Rep. Al Green

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Latest action · May 4, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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