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Bill98th CongressFiled Feb 2, 1983Law
S. 381

Federal Courts Study Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Sep 11, 1984)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 98-598)

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 Congress and the President on such study within two years.

Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its final report to the Council.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedSep 11, 1984

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1162.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL](D-AL)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 11, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1162.

  2. Sep 11, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. With written report No. 98-598.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Sep 11, 1984Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. With written report No. 98-598.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Jun 14, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Jun 29, 1983Committee

    Subcommittee on Courts. Provisions of measure incorporated in measure S.645 approved for full committee consideration.

    Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee
  6. Jun 29, 1983Committee

    Subcommittee on Courts. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment favorably.

    Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee
  7. Mar 2, 1983Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Jointly referred to the Subcommittee on Separation of Powers.

    Crime and Counterterrorism Subcommittee
  8. Mar 2, 1983Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Jointly referred to the Subcommittee on Courts.

    Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee
  9. Feb 2, 1983IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Feb 2, 1983IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 11, 198401
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 98-598)

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 Congress and the President on such study within two years.

Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its final report to the Council.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateFeb 2, 198300

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 Congress and the President on such study within two years.

Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its final report to the Council.

Authorizes appropriations.