The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedures has approved the publication for public comment of the following proposed amendments to existing rules and forms, as well as one new rule:

• 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.

The proposals and supporting materials are posted on the Judiciary's website at: https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment.

The public comment period is now open and closes on February 17, 2025.