By U.S. Courts, December 23, 2015
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 omnibus appropriations bill passed by Congress contains $6.78 billion in discretionary funding for the federal Judiciary, a 1.2 percent increase from the previous year and essentially equal to the Judiciary’s final budget request.
James C. Duff, Director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, said, “Final FY 2016 funding for the federal courts and to GSA for our courthouse construction program reflect the hard work and strong leadership of Judge Julia Gibbons, chair of the Judicial Conference Budget Committee, the tireless efforts of Judge D. Brooks Smith, chair of the Judicial Conference Space and Facilities Committee, many judges throughout the country, and the Administrative Office staff.”
Duff added, “The judiciary’s appropriation also is a reflection of the success of our judiciary-wide cost containment efforts, which have not only saved money, but also have assured Congress that we are careful and responsible stewards of the funds they provide us.”
