The Federal Bar Association supports adequate funding for the general and continuing operations of the federal courts, including an equitable level of rent and facilities expense consistent with actual costs, budgetary constraints, staffing needs and security considerations, to permit the courts to fulfill their constitutional and statutory responsibilities. See recent letters in below.
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FBA Letter on Judicial Branch Appropriations -- 11/14/2025
November 14, 2025 letter to congressional appropriations leadership urging Congress to prioritize finalizing FY 2026 appropriations for the federal judiciary, including funding for defender services and judicial security.