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H.R. 253 (99th)

A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to limit the jurisdiction of courts established by Congress under article III of the Constitution of the United States over State cases.

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Introduced

3 January 1985

Last action

17 April 1985 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Admin Office US Courts.

Sponsors

Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

16 January 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Eliminates the jurisdiction of Federal courts established under article III of the Constitution to modify any State court order which is subject to review by the highest court of the State.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 March 1985

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 April 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Admin Office US Courts.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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