HR450 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon BracyRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Thomas JacksonBerry ForteRod ScottThad McClammyDavid ColstonDexter GrimsleyOliver RobinsonMary MooreLawrence McAdory

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Johnson, Tamara Harris, support expressed for appointment to U.S. District Court, Northern District

Summary

HR450 is a House resolution expressing support for Tamara Harris Johnson’s appointment as a U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Alabama and urging the President and Senate to nominate and confirm her.

What This Bill Does

It notes a vacancy on the Northern District Court and discusses the importance of diversity. It identifies Johnson as uniquely qualified and as an African-American woman, and it urges the President to nominate her and the U.S. Senate to confirm her. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to President Barack Obama and Alabama’s U.S. Senate delegation to express support.

Who It Affects

• Tamara Harris Johnson – the person identified for the federal judgeship; the resolution supports her appointment.
• The President and the U.S. Senate – urged to nominate and confirm Johnson, influencing the federal appointment process.

Key Provisions

• Expresses support for Tamara Harris Johnson's appointment to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
• Urges the President to nominate Johnson and the U.S. Senate to confirm her nomination.
• Identifies Johnson as uniquely qualified due to broad trial experience, legal qualifications, life experience, and as an African-American woman.
• Requests copies of the resolution be provided to President Barack Obama and the Alabama delegation of the U.S. Senate.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative