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S.2970: Judicial Reorganization Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 7, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 7, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 7, 2021
Bill Summary
Judicial Reorganization Act of 2021 This bill creates a new U.S. Court of Appeals by dividing the current U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The newly created U.S. Court of Appeals for the Twelfth Circuit shall have jurisdiction over Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit shall retain jurisdiction over California, Guam, and Hawaii.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 7, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Oct. 7, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael D. Crapo (R-Idaho) |