A bill to provide standing and jurisdiction in civil lawsuits to determine the constitutionality of the limitation on the amount of honoraria which Members of Congress may receive.

Summary

Authorizes any U.S. citizen to bring an action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to determine the constitutionality of specified restrictions on the amount of honoraria which Members of Congress may accept in a calendar year. Grants such court jurisdiction of all civil actions regarding the constitutionality of such law. Requires that such actions be heard by a three-judge court and that any appeal be taken directly to the Supreme Court of the United States. Directs the Supreme Court and the district court to expedite such actions.

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Timeline

1. 19 March 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in the Senate, read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 716.

   Source: Calendars

2. 19 March 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 April 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Rules by unanimous consent.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 March 1984

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Sponsors

• Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] · R · Sponsor
• · ssra00 · Standing

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