AMICUS Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 25, 2019)
Assessing Monetary Influence in the Courts of the United States Act or the AMICUS Act
This bill requires certain disclosures from a person that files three or more amicus briefs in a calendar year in the Supreme Court or a U.S. court of appeals. Specifically, such a person must disclose the name of anyone who (1) contributed to the preparation or submission of the amicus brief, or (2) made certain monetary contributions to the person.
Persons that are subject to these requirements must register with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, which must make the registration information publicly available.
Such persons are also prohibited from making gifts or providing travel to any U.S. court of appeals judge or Supreme Court justice.
What just happenedAug 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 25, 2019
- Aug 28, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee - Jul 25, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 25, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 25, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House