Senate committee

Senate Committee on the Judiciary

The Senate Committee on the Judiciary provides oversight of the Department of Justice and the agencies under the Department's jurisdiction, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security. It also plays an important role in the consideration of nominations and pending legislation. Any legislation related to civil liberty, constitutional amendments, immigration and naturalization, and a variety of other topics is referred to the Committee.

Committee website

Members: 21
Bills referred this Congress: 20
Reported out: 1

Bills

H.R. 4465 · In committee since Sep 14, 2026
To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4499 · In committee since Sep 14, 2026
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.
Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4523 · In committee since Sep 14, 2026
To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.
Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4584 · In committee since Sep 14, 2026
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.
Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5174 · In committee since Sep 14, 2026
To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.
Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5182 · In committee since Sep 14, 2026
To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to correct related technical errors.
Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5185 · In committee since Sep 14, 2026
To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.
Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5210 · In committee since Sep 14, 2026
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.
Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6048 · In committee since Sep 14, 2026
NDO Fairness Act of 2025
Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5625 · In committee since May 18, 2026
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
May 18, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 2267 · In committee since May 13, 2026
NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026
May 13, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 2853 · In committee since May 13, 2026
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
May 13, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 2159 · Reported Mar 26, 2026
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Apr 14, 2026: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
H.R. 1958 · In committee since Mar 19, 2026
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Mar 19, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4638 · In committee since Mar 19, 2026
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
Mar 19, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 988 · In committee since Feb 3, 2026
To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.
Feb 3, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 909 · In committee since Jan 13, 2026
Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
Jan 13, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3492 · In committee since Dec 18, 2025
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
Dec 18, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 176 · In committee since Dec 2, 2025
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025
Dec 2, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 875 · In committee since Jun 27, 2025
Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025
Jun 27, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Recent hearings and markups

Open Hearing · Sep 30, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT
Hearings to examine the nominations of Lee Philip Rudofsky, of Arkansas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, Robert E. Long, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Peter M. Mansfield, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and Jesus A. Osete, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri.
Senate Judiciary, Senate Judiciary · 216, Hart Senate Office Building · Video
Open Hearing · Sep 29, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT
Oversight hearings to examine the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property · 562, Dirksen Senate Office Building · Video
Open Hearing · Sep 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
Oversight hearings to examine Jack Smith's authority and Republicans and related matters.
Senate Judiciary · 216, Hart Senate Office Building · Video
Open Business Meeting · Sep 24, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Anna St. John, of Louisiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, Gregory Carl Cook, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, and John Peter Cronan, of New York, Jason Manion, of Ohio, Claire McCusker Murray, of Maryland, and Luis Felipe Restrepo, of Pennsylvania, each to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission, and D. Adam Candeub, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General, Joy Lynne Pittman Thorp, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, Steven Weinhoeft, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, William Gerald Hardy, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Alabama, Philip Lewis III, to be United States Marshal for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Seth Reister, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Florida, and Jurgen Ryan Soekhoe, to be United States Marshal for the District of Columbia, all of the Department of Justice.
Senate Judiciary · 216, Hart Senate Office Building
Open Hearing · Sep 23, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT
Hearings to examine flock's nationwide AI surveillance network.
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism · 562, Dirksen Senate Office Building · Video
Open Hearing · Sep 23, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT
Hearings to examine standing up for women in sports, focusing on ensuring opportunity, fairness and safety for female athletes.
Senate Judiciary · G50, Dirksen Senate Office Building · Video
Open Hearing · Sep 16, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT
Hearings to examine the nominations of Daniel Lewis Ballou, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Richard Wesley Bennett, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Courtney Leigh Coker, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, Trevor Scott Pemberton, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Kyle Frederick Reardon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska, and Zachary Paul West, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Senate Judiciary · G50, Dirksen Senate Office Building · Video
Open Hearing · Sep 15, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
An oversight hearing to examine the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Senate Judiciary · 216, Hart Senate Office Building · Video