National Court of Appeals Act

Summary

National Court of Appeals Act - Establishes a National Court of Appeals to be composed of a chief judge appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and six associate judges. Directs that the principal seat of the Court be in the District of Columbia. Grants the Court jurisdiction over cases referred to it by the Supreme Court. Authorizes the Court to deny review of any case so referred unless the Supreme Court directs it to decide the case. Makes the Court's decisions binding on all United States' courts unless modified or overruled by the Supreme Court. Stipulates that any case in the Court may be reviewed by the Supreme Court by writ of certiorari granted upon the petition of any party to any such case before or after rendition of judgment or decree. Makes specified technical and conforming amendments. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 21-28, 691-693, 1271-2, 1259)

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Timeline

1. 12 May 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 May 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 May 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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