Establishment of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States
Headline: Creates Presidential Commission to Review the Supreme Court
What it does: Federal offices must establish and support a commission to study the Supreme Court and deliver a report within 180 days of its first public meeting.
- Creates a 36-member commission to study Supreme Court reform and operation.
- Requires federal offices to provide support and funding subject to appropriations.
- Commission must publish a report within 180 days of first public meeting.
Summary
This order creates a Presidential Commission to study the role, functioning, and possible reforms of the Supreme Court.
The President will name up to 36 unpaid members—scholars, retired judges, and others with court experience—and designate two co-chairs. The commission will gather public comment and expert views.
It must submit a report to the President within 180 days of its first public meeting, and it will terminate 30 days after submitting its report.
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