H.RES.568: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the laws of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws,

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced March 17, 2004
  • Latest Major Action May 13, 2004

Bill Cosponsors

74 (All Republicans)

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of U.S. laws should not be based on foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements are incorporated into the legislative history of laws passed by the House and Senate or otherwise inform an understanding of the original meaning of U.S. laws.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3.
March 17, 2004

Introduced in the House by Tom C. Feeney (R-Fla.)

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