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H.R. 1970 (98th)

Intercircuit Tribunal of the United States Court of Appeals Act

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8 March 1983

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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

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29 August 2025

Summary

Intercircuit Tribunal of the United States Courts of Appeals Act - Establishes an Intercircuit Tribunal of the United States Courts of Appeals composed of 28 circuit judges. Places the principal office of such Tribunal in the District of Columbia. Grants the Tribunal jurisdiction over cases referred to it by the Supreme Court. Declares that decisions of the Tribunal shall be binding on all U.S. courts unless modified or overruled by the Supreme Court. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Tribunal, in consultation with the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, to report to Congress on its activities by October 1, 1987. Terminates the Tribunal on September 30, 1988.

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