WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from the Independent Community Bankers of America and 20 collaborators: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates Chair, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Judicial Conference of the United States One Columbus Circle Northeast Washington, District of Columbia 20544 Re: Request for Comments on Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 2  more