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H.R. 908 (105th)

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

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Introduced

4 March 1997

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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 75.

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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 no later than two years after its seventh member is appointed. Directs the House and Senate Judiciary Committees to act on the report within 60 days of its transmission. Authorizes appropriations.

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