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- H.R.78
H.R.78: Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2019
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2019 This bill divides the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into two judicial circuits: (1) the Ninth Circuit, and (2) a new Twelfth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit is composed of California, Guam, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and Northern Mariana Islands. The new Twelfth Circuit is composed of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) |