Bankruptcy Court Act of 1982

Summary

Bankruptcy Court Act of 1982 - Provides for the appointment of U.S. bankruptcy judges under Article III of the Constitution. Provides for a transition period to the new bankruptcy court structure through March 31, 1983. Provides that in each judicial district there shall be a court of record known as the United States Bankruptcy Court for the district. Directs the President to appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, bankruptcy judges. Provides that judges shall hold office during good behavior. Sets the salary of a judge at $65,000, subject to adjustment under the Federal Salary Act of 1967. Sets forth procedures for determining: (1) the chief judge of a district; and (2) the times and places of holding court. Provides that when the office of a bankruptcy judge becomes vacant all pending process, pleadings, and proceedings shall, when necessary, be continued by the clerk until a judge is appointed. Provides that in each circuit there shall be a bankruptcy appellate panel. Authorizes a circuit judge to be assigned to hold a bankruptcy court within the circuit judge's circuit. Authorizes the Chief Justice to assign a district judge of one circuit to hold a bankruptcy court in another circuit. Includes bankruptcy judges: (1) in the Judicial Conference; (2) on the judicial council of each circuit; and (3) on the Board of the Federal Judicial Center. Makes conforming amendments, technical amendments, and amendments relating to retirement benefits for bankruptcy transition judges. Sets forth provisions relating to court clerks, court reporters, court officers, and other court employees. Provides that courts of appeals shall have jurisdiction from all final decisions of bankruptcy appellate panels, or from a final judgment of a bankruptcy court, if the parties agree to a direct appeal. Sets forth provisions relating to jurisdiction, venue, procedure, and removal to bankruptcy courts. Makes additional conforming amendments. Sets forth a provision relating to the issuance of writs of habeas corpus by bankruptcy courts. Sets forth provisions relating to bankruptcy cases, matters, and proceedings during the transitional period.

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Timeline

1. 12 August 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 August 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 August 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 August 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

   Source: Committee

5. 17 August 1982

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

6. 17 August 1982

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 19 August 1982

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 19 August 1982

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

9. 15 September 1982

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 497.

   Source: Calendars

10. 15 September 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 97-807 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

11. 15 September 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 97-807 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

12. 20 September 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Appropriations Sequentially, for a Period not to Exceed Fifteen Legislative Days.

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 20 September 1982

    Discharge

    Discharged from Union Calendar.

    Source: Discharge

14. 29 September 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 556.

    Source: Calendars

15. 29 September 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Appropriations. Report No: 97-807 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

16. 29 September 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Appropriations. Report No: 97-807 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 15 September 1982

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 August 1982

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] · R · Cosponsor
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