The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved publication for public comment of proposed amendments to existing rules and forms, as well as one new rule.

• Appellate Rules 29 and 32, Appendix on Length Limits, and Form 4;

• Bankruptcy Rules 1007, 3018, 5009, 9006, 9014, 9017, new Rule 7043, and Official Form 410S1; and

• Evidence Rule 801.

The proposals and supporting materials are posted on the Judiciary’s website at:

https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment.

The public comment period opens on August 15, 2024 and closes on February 17, 2025. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Rules Committee Staff at (202) 502-1820 or via email at RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov.