Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2019Law
S. 723
Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 7, 2019)
Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act
This bill establishes the Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals.
The commission must (1) study the current structure of the federal courts of appeals, with particular reference to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; and (2) recommend changes to promote the expeditious and effective disposition of cases.
What just happenedMar 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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- Introduced in SenateMar 7, 2019
- Mar 7, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 7, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate