EXTENSION OF TERMS OF OFFICE OF BANKRUPTCY JUDGES.

SEC. 304. EXTENSION OF TERMS OF OFFICE OF BANKRUPTCY JUDGES. Section 152(a)(1) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the third sentence the following: “However, upon the expiration of the term, a bankruptcy judge may, with the approval of the judicial council of the circuit, continue to perform the duties of the office until the earlier of the date which is 180 days after the expiration of the term or the date of the appointment of a successor.”.