Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, introduced the Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 2026 on August 6, 2026. The bill was read twice and subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
The legislation currently has six original cosponsors, all of whom are Republicans. The cosponsors include Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, Senator Steve Daines of Montana, Senator James E. Risch of Idaho, and Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana. All six cosponsors joined the bill on August 6, 2026.
The bill is currently in the introduced stage within the Senate.
