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H.R.973: To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent the misuse of foreign law in Federal courts, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced March 9, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 21, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
91 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from deciding any issue on the authority of foreign law, except to the extent that the Constitution or an Act of Congress requires such consideration.
(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 the Constitution.
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March 9, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Sandra Adams (R-Fla.) |