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- H.R.1229
H.R.1229: Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 10, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (6 Democrats, 31 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act - Authorizes State or local governments and related officials sued in their official capacity to file a motion to modify or vacate a consent decree upon the earlier of: (1) four years after the consent decree is originally entered; or (2) in the case of a civil action in which a State is a party or in which a local government is a party and the surrounding State is not a party, the expiration of the term of...
(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, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| March 10, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |