Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7835

Louisiana Federal Court Boundary Changes

To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana.

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A new bill in Congress would change the boundaries for federal courts in Louisiana. It specifically moves West Feliciana Parish from the Middle District to the Western District.
This change means that residents and businesses in West Feliciana would travel to different federal courthouses for legal matters. It also changes which federal judges oversee cases from that area.
The proposal is designed to update how the court system is organized in the state. It does not change state-level courts, only the federal system that handles national laws and large lawsuits.
To avoid confusion, the new rules would only apply to new legal cases. Any court cases that are already open would continue in their current district until they are finished.

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Mar 5, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana.

Bill NumberHR 7835

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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