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H.R.864: Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 16, 2015
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (31 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 11, 2015
Bill Summary
Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2015 Amends the federal judicial code to prohibit the exclusion of citizens from service as a grand or petit juror in U.S. district courts or the Court of International Trade on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (thereby expanding the current prohibition on exclusion on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status).
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Feb. 11, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 11, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.) |