HR 5467 · 99th Congress · Law

Federal Courts Study Act

Introduced 1986-08-15· Sponsored by Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22]· 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.(1986-08-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Courts Study Act - Establishes the Federal Courts Study Commission on the Future of the Federal Judiciary. Describes the purposes, membership, and powers of the Commission. Directs the Commission to: (1) conduct a study of the jurisdiction of United States courts; (2) recommend revisions to the Constitution and laws of the United States; (3) collect and review studies on the effectiveness of the courts; and (4) develop a long-range plan for the judicial system. Requires a report to the Congress and the President on such study within two years. Requires a final report not later than ten years after enactment of this Act. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its final report. Authorizes appropriations.…

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