H.R. 7836: Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: March 5, 2026

Last Action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (March 5, 2026)

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Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026

This bill creates an independent immigration court system with merit-based appointments for immigration judges.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8) (March 5, 2026)

Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA-4) (March 5, 2026)

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) (March 5, 2026)

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