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H.R. 3426 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Shreve, Jefferson (R-IN) (Introduced 05/15/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.52 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/01/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (05/15/2025)
Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025
This bill provides statutory authority for the General Services Administration (GSA) courtroom sharing policy and limits construction of new courthouses.
Under the bill, GSA must ensure courtroom sharing by magistrate, bankruptcy, and senior district judges. Specifically
GSA is prohibited from constructing a new courthouse that does not comply with the courtroom sharing requirements. Additionally, if a new courthouse will add capacity in the GSA inventory, existing space in the same courthouse complex must be fully utilized or relinquished from such inventory.
GSA must update the U.S. Courts Design Guide to reflect these requirements within 180 days after the bill's enactment. (The Design Guide sets forth the federal judiciary’s requirements for the design, construction, and renovation of court facilities and is intended for use by individuals involved in federal court construction projects.)
119 HR 3426 EH: CASE Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3426
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency Act of 2025 or the CASE Act.
2.Reducing costs related to courthouses (a)In generalChapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, as amended by this act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 3320.Reducing costs related to courthouses (a)Limitation on new courthousesThe Administrator of General Services may not commence construction of any new courthouse if— (1)construction has not begun on or before the date of enactment of this section; or (2)the design and construction of the new courthouse fails to comply, at a minimum, with the courtroom sharing requirements described in subsection (b). (b)Courtroom sharing requirements definedThe term courtroom sharing requirements means— (1)in courthouses with 10 or more active district judges, 2 courtrooms per 3 active district judges, except such courthouses may contain not less than 9 courtrooms for active district judges; (2)in courthouses with 3 or more bankruptcy judges— (A)1 courtroom per 2 bankruptcy judges; (B)1 courtroom for emergency matters; and (C)if there is an odd number of bankruptcy judges, the number of courtrooms required pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be rounded down; (3)in courthouses with 3 or more senior district judges, 1 courtroom per 2 senior district judges; and (4)in courthouses with 3 or more magistrate judges— (A)1 courtroom per 2 magistrate judges; (B)1 criminal duty courtroom; and (C)if there is an odd number of magistrate judges, the number of courtrooms required pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be rounded down. (c)United States Courts Design GuideNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Design Guide for courthouses shall be updated to incorporate courtroom sharing requirements to the maximum extent practicable. (d)UtilizationIf a new courthouse will add capacity in the inventory of the General Services Administration, existing space in the same courthouse complex must be fully utilized or relinquished from the inventory of the General Services Administration.. (b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses.. Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3426 IH: Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3426IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 15, 2025Mr. Shreve (for himself and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025.
2.Reducing costs related to courthouses (a)In generalChapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, as amended by this act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 3320.Reducing costs related to courthouses (a)Limitation on new courthousesThe Administrator of General Services may not commence construction of any new courthouse if— (1)construction has not begun on or before the date of enactment of this section; and (2)the design and construction of the new courthouse fails to comply, at a minimum, with the courtroom sharing requirements described in subsection (b). (b)Courtroom sharing requirements definedThe term courtroom sharing requirements means— (1)in courthouses with 10 or more active district judges, 2 courtrooms per 3 active district judges, except such courthouses may contain not less than 9 courtrooms for active district judges; (2)in courthouses with 3 or more bankruptcy judges, 1 courtroom per 2 bankruptcy judges; (3)in courthouses with 3 or more senior district judges, 1 courtroom per 2 senior district judges; and (4)in courthouses with 3 or more magistrate judges, 1 courtroom per 2 magistrate judges. (c)United States Courts Design GuideNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Design Guide for courthouses shall be updated to incorporate courtroom sharing requirements to the maximum extent practicable. (d)UtilizationIf a new courthouse will add capacity in the inventory of the General Services Administration, existing space in the same courthouse complex must be fully utilized or relinquished from the inventory of the General Services Administration.. (b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses..
119 HR 3426 : Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3426IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 16, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksAN ACTTo amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025.2.Reducing costs related to courthouses(a)In generalChapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, as amended by this act, is further amended by adding at the end the following:3320.Reducing costs related to courthouses(a)Limitation on new courthousesThe Administrator of General Services may not commence construction of any new courthouse if—(1)construction has not begun on or before the date of enactment of this section; and(2)the design and construction of the new courthouse fails to comply, at a minimum, with the courtroom sharing requirements described in subsection (b).(b)Courtroom sharing requirements definedThe term courtroom sharing requirements means—(1)in courthouses with 10 or more active district judges, 2 courtrooms per 3 active district judges, except such courthouses may contain not less than 9 courtrooms for active district judges;(2)in courthouses with 3 or more bankruptcy judges, 1 courtroom per 2 bankruptcy judges;(3)in courthouses with 3 or more senior district judges, 1 courtroom per 2 senior district judges; and(4)in courthouses with 3 or more magistrate judges, 1 courtroom per 2 magistrate judges.(c)United States Courts Design GuideNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Design Guide for courthouses shall be updated to incorporate courtroom sharing requirements to the maximum extent practicable.(d)UtilizationIf a new courthouse will add capacity in the inventory of the General Services Administration, existing space in the same courthouse complex must be fully utilized or relinquished from the inventory of the General Services Administration..(b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses..Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3426 : CASE Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-01 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3426
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works November 19, 2025 Committee discharged; returned to the House of Representatives by unanimous consent December 1, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency Act of 2025 or the CASE Act.
2.Reducing costs related to courthouses (a)In generalChapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, as amended by this act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 3320.Reducing costs related to courthouses (a)Limitation on new courthousesThe Administrator of General Services may not commence construction of any new courthouse if— (1)construction has not begun on or before the date of enactment of this section; or (2)the design and construction of the new courthouse fails to comply, at a minimum, with the courtroom sharing requirements described in subsection (b). (b)Courtroom sharing requirements definedThe term courtroom sharing requirements means— (1)in courthouses with 10 or more active district judges, 2 courtrooms per 3 active district judges, except such courthouses may contain not less than 9 courtrooms for active district judges; (2)in courthouses with 3 or more bankruptcy judges— (A)1 courtroom per 2 bankruptcy judges; (B)1 courtroom for emergency matters; and (C)if there is an odd number of bankruptcy judges, the number of courtrooms required pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be rounded down; (3)in courthouses with 3 or more senior district judges, 1 courtroom per 2 senior district judges; and (4)in courthouses with 3 or more magistrate judges— (A)1 courtroom per 2 magistrate judges; (B)1 criminal duty courtroom; and (C)if there is an odd number of magistrate judges, the number of courtrooms required pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be rounded down. (c)United States Courts Design GuideNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Design Guide for courthouses shall be updated to incorporate courtroom sharing requirements to the maximum extent practicable. (d)UtilizationIf a new courthouse will add capacity in the inventory of the General Services Administration, existing space in the same courthouse complex must be fully utilized or relinquished from the inventory of the General Services Administration.. (b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses.. Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3426 RH: Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-08 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 197119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3426[Report No. 119–240]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 15, 2025Mr. Shreve (for himself and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureSeptember 8, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025.2.Reducing costs related to courthouses(a)In generalChapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, as amended by this act, is further amended by adding at the end the following:3320.Reducing costs related to courthouses(a)Limitation on new courthousesThe Administrator of General Services may not commence construction of any new courthouse if—(1)construction has not begun on or before the date of enactment of this section; and(2)the design and construction of the new courthouse fails to comply, at a minimum, with the courtroom sharing requirements described in subsection (b).(b)Courtroom sharing requirements definedThe term courtroom sharing requirements means—(1)in courthouses with 10 or more active district judges, 2 courtrooms per 3 active district judges, except such courthouses may contain not less than 9 courtrooms for active district judges;(2)in courthouses with 3 or more bankruptcy judges, 1 courtroom per 2 bankruptcy judges;(3)in courthouses with 3 or more senior district judges, 1 courtroom per 2 senior district judges; and(4)in courthouses with 3 or more magistrate judges, 1 courtroom per 2 magistrate judges.(c)United States Courts Design GuideNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Design Guide for courthouses shall be updated to incorporate courtroom sharing requirements to the maximum extent practicable.(d)UtilizationIf a new courthouse will add capacity in the inventory of the General Services Administration, existing space in the same courthouse complex must be fully utilized or relinquished from the inventory of the General Services Administration..(b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses..September 8, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
119 HR 3426 : Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3426
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works November 19, 2025 Committee discharged; returned to the House of Representatives by unanimous consent AN ACT To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025.
2.Reducing costs related to courthouses (a)In generalChapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, as amended by this act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 3320.Reducing costs related to courthouses (a)Limitation on new courthousesThe Administrator of General Services may not commence construction of any new courthouse if— (1)construction has not begun on or before the date of enactment of this section; and (2)the design and construction of the new courthouse fails to comply, at a minimum, with the courtroom sharing requirements described in subsection (b). (b)Courtroom sharing requirements definedThe term courtroom sharing requirements means— (1)in courthouses with 10 or more active district judges, 2 courtrooms per 3 active district judges, except such courthouses may contain not less than 9 courtrooms for active district judges; (2)in courthouses with 3 or more bankruptcy judges, 1 courtroom per 2 bankruptcy judges; (3)in courthouses with 3 or more senior district judges, 1 courtroom per 2 senior district judges; and (4)in courthouses with 3 or more magistrate judges, 1 courtroom per 2 magistrate judges. (c)United States Courts Design GuideNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Design Guide for courthouses shall be updated to incorporate courtroom sharing requirements to the maximum extent practicable. (d)UtilizationIf a new courthouse will add capacity in the inventory of the General Services Administration, existing space in the same courthouse complex must be fully utilized or relinquished from the inventory of the General Services Administration.. (b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 33 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 3320. Reducing costs related to courthouses.. Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 05/16/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| 09/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-240. |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-240. |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 197. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4278) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3426. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4278) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4278) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 09/16/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| 09/19/2025 | House floor actions | House requested return of papers pursuant to H.Res. 747 |
| 11/19/2025 | Library of Congress | Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Senate returned papers to House by by Unanimous Consent. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | Senate returned papers to the House. |
| 11/20/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 12/01/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency (CASE) Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. |
| Display Title | Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency Act of 2025 |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee | 12/01/2025 Referred To |
| Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee | 11/20/2025 Discharged From |
| Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee | 09/16/2025 Referred To |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 09/08/2025 Reported By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 06/11/2025 Markup By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 06/11/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 06/11/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 05/15/2025 Referred To |
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