To establish a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals.

Summary

Establishes a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals to: (1) study the present division of the United States into the several judicial circuits and the structure and alignment of the Federal Court of Appeals system, with particular reference to the Ninth Circuit; and (2) report its recommendations for changes to the President and the Congress by the earlier of June 30, 1998, or one year after enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 6 February 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 February 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 February 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 5 March 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 6 February 1997 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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