Joint resolution providing that the United States shall not participate in any civil action except as a party to such civil action.

Summary

Provides that the United States shall not appear as amieus curiae or in any other fashion (except as a party) in any stage of any civil action in any court of the United States. Provides that if any officer or employee of the United States appears or attempts to appear in any such civil action on the part of the United States (except for the purpose of making the United States a party to such civil action) in violation of the preceding sentence, he shall be immediately removed from his office or employment with the United States.

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Timeline

1. 6 February 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 February 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 February 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 February 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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