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H.R. 1929 (100th)

Federal Courts Study Act

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Introduced

2 April 1987

Last action

19 November 1988 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.4807.

Sponsors

Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16]

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Federal Courts Study Act - Establishes the Federal Courts Study Commission on the Future of the Federal Judiciary. Describes the purposes, membership, and powers of the Commission. Directs the Commission to: (1) conduct a study of the jurisdiction of United States courts; (2) recommend revisions to the Constitution and laws of the United States; (3) collect and review studies on the effectiveness of the courts; and (4) develop a long-range plan for the judicial system. Requires the Commission to report to the Congress and the President on such study within two years, and submit a final report not later than ten years after enactment of this Act. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its final report. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 May 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 August 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 November 1988

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.4807.

    Source: Committee

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