Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7881
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act
DC Juror Pay: Matching Federal Rates
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill changes how much people get paid for jury duty in Washington, D.C. It ensures that people serving in the local D.C. Superior Court receive the same daily fees and travel money as those serving in federal courts.
- Currently, local D.C. jurors may earn less than those called to federal jury service. This plan would close that gap so that all residents doing their civic duty in the city are paid at the same rate regardless of the court.
- The change is intended to make jury duty less of a financial burden for regular people. Higher pay helps cover costs like transportation and missed work, which can help a more diverse group of citizens participate in the legal system.
- If the bill becomes law, the new pay rates would begin on the first day of the next budget year. This would apply to both grand jurors, who investigate crimes, and petit jurors, who decide trials.
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Milestones
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Mar 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Mar 9, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E198)
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act
Bill NumberHR 7881
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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