Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 14, 2015Law
H.R. 3052
To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent the misuse of foreign law in Federal courts, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 14, 2015)
This bill amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from deciding any issue on the authority of foreign law, except to the extent that the Constitution or an Act of Congress requires the consideration of that foreign law.
What just happenedDec 15, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6](R-TN)Sponsor
13 cosponsors13 R
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- Introduced in HouseJul 14, 2015
- Dec 15, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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