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H.R. 1970 (98th)

Intercircuit Tribunal of the United States Court of Appeals Act

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Introduced

8 March 1983

Last action

13 September 1984 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

Sponsors

Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. McNulty, James F., Jr. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16]

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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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Timeline

  1. 8 March 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 March 1983

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 April 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 May 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 September 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 November 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 13 September 1984

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  11. 13 September 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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