HR 1521 · 96th Congress ·

A bill to amend chapter 30, title 28, United States Code, so as to place certain restrictions on the exercise of contempt powers by the United States Bankruptcy Court.

Introduced 1979-01-25· Sponsored by Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits a judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court from punishing a civil contempt in an environmental dispute involving an officer or employee of a State or local government where such person is exercising good faith discretion in an official capacity.…

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