The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) has approved for publication for public comment proposed amendments to the following:

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

• Bankruptcy Rules 1007, 3018, 5009, 9006, 9014, 9017, and new Rule 7043;

• Official Bankruptcy Form 410S1; and

• Evidence Rule 801.

The public comment period is open from August 15, 2024 to February 17, 2025.

To view the proposals and supporting materials, as well as instructions on submitting written comments, please visit the Rules & Policies webpage on the U.S. Court's website at https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment.