A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to require the Chief Justice of the United States to give an annual address to the Congress on the state of the Judiciary.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 March 1980

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Status

Referred jointly to House Committees on the Judiciary; and Rules.

Summary

Requires the Chief Justice of the United States to address in person at times agreed to by the Chief Justice, the majority leader of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, both Chambers of Congress in joint session on the state of the judiciary. Requires a copy of such address to be transmitted to Congress by March 15 of each year, if the Chief Justice does not appear personally.

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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 26 August 1980
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 21 August 1980
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 27 March 1980
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2483
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