United States · Bill · S
S. 283 (105th)
A bill to establish a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals.
Introduced
6 February 1997
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Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts.
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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 by the earlier of June 30, 1998, or one year after enactment of this Act. Directs the Senate Judiciary Committee to act on the report within 60 days of its transmission. Authorizes appropriations.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 February 1997
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 February 1997
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 6 February 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-bill/283
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/s/283