Kustoff's Bill Naming Jackson Courthouse for Judge James D. Todd Passes House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman David Kustoff's (TN-08) legislation to name the courthouse in Jackson, Tennessee after Judge James D. Todd passed the House of Representatives. This legislation will designate the United States Courthouse located at 111 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee as the "James D. Todd United States Courthouse".
Originally introduced by Congressman Kustoff in the House of Representatives in December 2021, the companion bill passed in the United States Senate by Unanimous Consent on November 30, 2022. It will now go to the President for his signature.
Congressman Kustoff spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives urging support of this legislation. Click here to watch his remarks.
"For 36 years, Judge James Todd has displayed his faithfulness and commitment to the federal bench, to the legal profession, and to the Constitution," said Congressman Kustoff. "It was an honor to work with Members of Congress to have the United States Courthouse in Jackson officially named the James D. Todd United States Courthouse. It is a truly fitting tribute to such a respected jurist. Thank you to Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, as well as my Tennessee House colleagues, for supporting this bill that honors the legacy of a good man and good friend, Judge James Todd."
"Judge Todd is a pillar of the Tennessee legal community and a highly regarded federal judge," said Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). "He is a dedicated public servant and native Tennessean who has spent his time working to better our community. I appreciate Congressmen Kustoff leading this initiative to appropriately recognize Judge Todd's nearly four decades of public service."
"After being appointed by President Reagan, Judge Todd served his state and nation for several decades as a United States District Judge, contributing significantly to our legal system," said Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN). "I congratulate Judge Todd on his exceptional career of public service and am pleased to support this well-deserved honor."
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