I 108th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5274 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 7, 2004 Mr. Thomas (for himself, Mr. Pombo, Mr. Herger, Mr. Matsui, Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Ose, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Radanovich, and Mr. Cardoza) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To create an additional judgeship for the eastern district of California, and for other purposes.

1.

District judgeship for the eastern district of California

(a)

Additional permanent district judgeship

The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 1 additional district judge for the eastern district of California. (b)

Technical and conforming amendment

In order that the table under section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, will reflect the change in the number of permanent judgeships authorized for the eastern district of California by subsection (a), such table is amended in the item relating to the eastern district of California by striking 6 and inserting 7.