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H.R. 4125 (107th)

Federal Courts Improvement Act of 2002

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 April 2002

Last action

2 October 2002 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

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Summary

Federal Courts Improvement Act of 2002 - Sets forth or modifies various provisions regarding judicial process, including provisions concerning: (1) bankruptcy administrator authority to appoint trustees; (2) the place of holding court in the Eastern District of Texas, and the composition of divisions in the Western District of Tennessee; and (3) conditions of probation and supervised release. Modifies wiretap order reporting requirements. Eliminates: (1) the automatic excuse from jury service for members of the armed forces, members of fire and police departments, and public officers; and (2) public drawing requirements for the selection of juror wheels. Makes the supplemental attendance fee for petit jurors serving on lengthy trials applicable where the juror is required to attend more than five (currently, 30) days in hearing one case. Sets forth or modifies various provisions regarding judicial personnel administration, benefits, and protections, including provisions concerning: (1) disability retirement and cost-of-living adjustments of annuities for territorial judges; (2) compensation for Federal Judicial Center employees; (3) the annual leave limit for judicial branch executives; (4) a supplemental benefits program for judicial branch employees; (5) inclusion of judicial branch personnel in the organ donor leave program; and (6) maximum compensation for services other than counsel. Prohibits retaliating against a Federal judge by false claim or slander of title.

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Timeline

  1. 10 April 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 April 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E488-489)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 April 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 April 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 26 April 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 May 2002

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 2 May 2002

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 September 2002

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 10 September 2002

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 26 September 2002

    Passed

    Mr. Blunt asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until midnight on Sept. 30 to file a report on H.R. 4125. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

  11. 30 September 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-700.

    Source: Committee

  12. 30 September 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 30 September 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-700.

    Source: Committee

  14. 1 October 2002

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 1 October 2002

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 21 (Roll no. 425). (text: CR H6851-6853)

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 October 2002

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 21 (Roll no. 425).(text: CR H6851-6853)

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 October 2002

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6851-6854)

    Source: Floor

  18. 1 October 2002

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  19. 1 October 2002

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4125.

    Source: Floor

  20. 1 October 2002

    Floor

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  21. 2 October 2002

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 1 October 2002

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