HR 547 · 96th Congress ·

A bill to amend chapter 21, title 18, United States Code, so as to place certain limitations on the exercise of the contempt power by the courts of the United States.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that the criminal and civil contempt powers of Federal courts shall not extend to disputes involving an officer or employee of a State or local government unit, where such individual is exercising good faith discretion in an official capacity.…

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