A bill to provide that district courts shall have jurisdiction in Department of Labor Employees' Compensation Appeals Board actions.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 2, 1983)
Amends Federal laws to provide that district courts shall have jurisdiction of any civil action to enforce any order of the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board and to enjoin or suspend any decision or order of the Board.
Authorizes the granting of attorneys' fees whenever a claimant for workmen's compensation receives a favorable judgment.
Permits review in a district court of the Secretary of Labor's action in allowing or denying workmen's compensation.
What just happenedMar 2, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 2, 1983Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure.
Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee - Feb 2, 1983IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 2, 1983IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate