Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 2026

S. 5347, introduced August 6, 2026 by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), would amend title 28 of the United States Code to change the composition of certain federal judicial circuits. Bills of this kind typically involve realigning which states or districts are grouped into which of the U.S. Courts of Appeals circuits, though the specific circuits and changes involved are not yet known.

The bill would primarily affect the federal court system — specifically the structure of the U.S. Courts of Appeals — and by extension litigants, attorneys, and judges within whatever circuits are reorganized. Because the full text has not yet been published, it is not possible to say which circuits, states, or districts would be affected, or what practical changes court users would experience.

The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, and its status is "Introduced," meaning it has just entered the legislative process. Bills of this type are typically referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for review. From there, it would need committee consideration, and potentially a committee vote, before it could be considered by the full Senate. A companion or identical bill would also need to pass the House, and the bill would require the President's signature to become law. At this early stage, no further action beyond introduction has occurred.

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