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- H.R.6146
H.R.6146: To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 22, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (13 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the federal judicial code to prohibit a domestic court from recognizing or enforcing a foreign judgment for defamation that is based upon a publication concerning a public figure or a matter of public concern, unless the domestic court determines that the judgment is consistent with the First Amendment to the Constitution.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6146.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| May 22, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |