Federal Courts Study Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 6, 1985)
Federal Courts Study Act - Establishes the Federal Courts Study Commission on the Future of the Federal Judiciary.
Describes the purposes, membership, and powers of the Commission.
Directs the Commission to: (1) conduct a study of the jurisdiction of United States courts; (2) recommend revisions to the Constitution and laws of the United States; (3) collect and review studies on the effectiveness of the courts; and (4) develop a long-range plan for the judicial system.
Requires a report to the Congress and the President on such study within two years. Requires a final report not later than ten years after enactment of this Act.
Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its final report.
Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedAug 27, 1985
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
Who’s behind it
- Aug 27, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
Judiciary Committee - May 20, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 6, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 6, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate