Proposed Amendments Published for Public Comment
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. Read the text of the proposed amendments and supporting materials:
- Preliminary Draft of Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules (PDF) - August 2025