Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 23, 2021Law
H.R. 5075
Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 23, 2021)
Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021
This bill requires courts to expedite the disposition of certain covered civil actions in which the President is a party. The bill also provides for expedited direct appeals of these cases to the Supreme Court.
A covered civil action is an action in which- the President either has a personal financial interest or is alleged to have committed sexual misconduct,
- the President is properly joined as a party, and
- the complainant has a valid claim upon which relief may be granted.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseAug 23, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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