On June 10, 2025, the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) approved publication of proposed amendments to the following: 

•    Appellate Rule 15;
•    Bankruptcy Rule 2002, Official Forms 101 and 106C;
•    Civil Rules 7.1, 26, 41, 45, and 81;
•    Criminal Rule 17; and
•    Evidence Rule 609 and new Rule 707.

The comment period is open from August 15, 2025, to February 16, 2026. 

The proposals and supporting materials are posted on the U.S. Court’s website at: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment

If you have questions about the rulemaking process or pending rules amendments, please contact the Rules Committee Staff at 202-502-1820 or via email at RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov.