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S.581: A bill to amend section 49 of title 28, United States Code, to limit the periods of service that a judge or justice may serve on the division of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to appoint independent counsels, and for for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 15, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal judicial code to limit to two years the period that a judge or justice may serve on the division of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to appoint independent counsels. Provides an exception. Requires the Circuit Judicial Council for the District to promulgate regulations governing practices and procedures for the appointment of independent counsels by the division.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts.
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| April 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |