The comment period for proposed amendments to Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Evidence Rules ends on February 17, 2025. The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) approved publication of proposed amendments to the following rules and forms:  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. These rules would take effect December 1, 2026. UScourts.gov’s “Proposed Amendment Published for Public Comment” page contains a link to the text of the proposed amendments, guidance for how to submit a comment, and information about attending public hearings on the rules under consideration.