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- H.R.1515
H.R.1515: Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 31, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
84 (76 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 13, 2017
Bill Summary
Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2017 This bill 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 against exclusion on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| March 13, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 13, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.) |