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- H.R.2701
H.R.2701: To repeal the requirement relating to specific statutory authorization for increases in judicial salaries, to provide for automatic annual increases for judicial salaries, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Nov. 30, 1995
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 1996
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (17 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Repeals a Federal provision limiting salary increases for Federal judges or Supreme Court Justices to those specifically authorized by Act of Congress. Amends the Federal judicial code to make the cost of living adjustments in judicial salaries effective in the first pay period beginning on or after January 1 each year (currently, such adjustments are triggered by General Schedule adjustments).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
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| Nov. 30, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) |