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Bill105th CongressFiled Jan 21, 1997Congress
S. 27

A bill to amend title 1 of the United States Code to clarify the effect and application of legislation.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 21, 1997)

Declares that any Act of Congress enacted after the effective date of this Act shall be prospective in application only, shall be presumed not to preempt any State law, and shall not create a private claim or cause of action, unless a provision of such Act expressly specifies otherwise.

What just happenedMar 19, 1997

Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 19, 1997Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts.

    Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee
  2. Jan 21, 1997IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jan 21, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S388)

  4. Jan 21, 1997IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate