United States Bankruptcy Judge G. Michael Halfenger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to a new 14-year term when his current term expires on January 10, 2027. A United States Bankruptcy Judge is a judicial officer of the United States District Court who exercises the authority of the court with respect to any action, suit, or proceeding under Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the United States Code. 28 U.S.C. § 151. Comments are invited from the public and members of the bar as to whether Judge Halfenger should be reappointed, and those comments, which will be kept confidential, should be in writing and sent by May 11, 2026, to: