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   1. S.3736 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A bill to amend Rule 611 of the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit cross-examination by the accused of minor victims of sexual assault. Sponsor: Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] (Introduced 12/10/2018) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/10/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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2. 1. S.3736 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A bill to amend Rule 611 of the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit cross-examination by the accused of minor victims of sexual assault. Sponsor: Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] (Introduced 12/10/2018) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/10/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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3. BILL
   2. S.3591 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (Introduced 10/11/2018) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/11/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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4. 2. S.3591 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (Introduced 10/11/2018) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/11/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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5. BILL
   3. S.3339 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 08/01/2018) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/01/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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6. 3. S.3339 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 08/01/2018) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/01/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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7. BILL
   4. S.3259 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (Introduced 07/24/2018) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/24/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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8. 4. S.3259 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (Introduced 07/24/2018) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/24/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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9. BILL
   5. S.3249 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Federal Courts Access Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 07/19/2018) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/19/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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10. 5. S.3249 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Federal Courts Access Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 07/19/2018) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/19/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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11. BILL
    6. S.2815 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 05/10/2018) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/10/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2625) (All Actions) Tracker:

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12. 6. S.2815 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 05/10/2018) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/10/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2625) (All Actions) Tracker:

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13. BILL
    7. S.2591 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Arbitration Fairness Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 03/22/2018) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/22/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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14. 7. S.2591 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Arbitration Fairness Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 03/22/2018) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/22/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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15. BILL
    8. S.2282 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 01/08/2018) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/08/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S68) (All Actions) Tracker:

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16. 8. S.2282 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 01/08/2018) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/08/2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S68) (All Actions) Tracker:

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17. BILL
    9. S.2195 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 12/06/2017) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/06/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7892-7893; text of measure as introduced: CR S7893) (All Actions) Tracker:

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18. 9. S.2195 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 12/06/2017) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/06/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7892-7893; text of measure as introduced: CR S7893) (All Actions) Tracker:

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19. BILL
    10. S.1939 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 10/05/2017) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/05/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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20. 10. S.1939 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 10/05/2017) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/05/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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21. BILL
    11. S.1924 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A bill to authorize 2 additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado. Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (Introduced 10/05/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/05/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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22. 11. S.1924 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A bill to authorize 2 additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado. Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (Introduced 10/05/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/05/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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23. BILL
    12. S.1431 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Volunteer Pilot Protection Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] (Introduced 06/26/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/26/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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24. 12. S.1431 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Volunteer Pilot Protection Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] (Introduced 06/26/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/26/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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25. BILL
    13. S.1416 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of North Carolina. Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thom [R-NC] (Introduced 06/22/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/22/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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26. 13. S.1416 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of North Carolina. Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thom [R-NC] (Introduced 06/22/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/22/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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27. BILL
    14. S.1302 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Temporary Judgeship Conversion Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (Introduced 06/07/2017) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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28. 14. S.1302 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Temporary Judgeship Conversion Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (Introduced 06/07/2017) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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29. BILL
    15. S.1249 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Florida Federal Judicial Relief Act Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (Introduced 05/25/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/25/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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30. 15. S.1249 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Florida Federal Judicial Relief Act Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (Introduced 05/25/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/25/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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31. BILL
    16. S.1107 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (Introduced 05/11/2017) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 09/06/2017 Held at the desk. (All Actions) Tracker:

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32. 16. S.1107 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (Introduced 05/11/2017) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 09/06/2017 Held at the desk. (All Actions) Tracker:

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33. BILL
    17. S.835 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Supreme Court Ethics Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (Introduced 04/05/2017) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/05/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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34. 17. S.835 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Supreme Court Ethics Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (Introduced 04/05/2017) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/05/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    18. S.649 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Cameras in the Courtroom Act Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1846) (All Actions) Tracker:

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36. 18. S.649 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Cameras in the Courtroom Act Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1846) (All Actions) Tracker:

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    19. S.647 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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38. 19. S.647 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    20. S.643 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1845) (All Actions) Tracker:

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40. 20. S.643 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1845) (All Actions) Tracker:

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    21. S.635 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Jury ACCESS Act Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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42. 21. S.635 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Jury ACCESS Act Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    22. S.632 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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44. 22. S.632 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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45. BILL
    23. S.550 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 03/07/2017) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 03/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1642) (All Actions) Tracker:

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46. 23. S.550 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 03/07/2017) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 03/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1642) (All Actions) Tracker:

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47. BILL
    24. S.542 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (Introduced 03/07/2017) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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48. 24. S.542 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (Introduced 03/07/2017) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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49. BILL
    25. S.537 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Arbitration Fairness Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN] (Introduced 03/07/2017) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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50. 25. S.537 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Arbitration Fairness Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN] (Introduced 03/07/2017) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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51. BILL
    26. S.378 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (Introduced 02/14/2017) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/14/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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52. 26. S.378 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (Introduced 02/14/2017) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/14/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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53. BILL
    27. S.333 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (Introduced 02/07/2017) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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54. 27. S.333 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (Introduced 02/07/2017) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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55. BILL
    28. S.330 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Gideon Act Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (Introduced 02/07/2017) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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56. 28. S.330 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Gideon Act Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (Introduced 02/07/2017) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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57. BILL
    29. S.296 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (Introduced 02/02/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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58. 29. S.296 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (Introduced 02/02/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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59. BILL
    30. S.295 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (Introduced 02/02/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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60. 30. S.295 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (Introduced 02/02/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    31. S.276 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] (Introduced 02/02/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S657) (All Actions) Tracker:

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62. 31. S.276 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] (Introduced 02/02/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S657) (All Actions) Tracker:

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63. BILL
    32. S.259 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (Introduced 02/01/2017) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/01/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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64. 32. S.259 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (Introduced 02/01/2017) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/01/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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65. BILL
    33. S.237 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 01/30/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/08/2017 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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66. 33. S.237 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 01/30/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/08/2017 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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67. BILL
    34. S.209 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho. Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (Introduced 01/24/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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68. 34. S.209 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho. Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (Introduced 01/24/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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69. BILL
    35. S.182 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Court-Appointed Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 01/20/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/20/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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70. 35. S.182 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Court-Appointed Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 01/20/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/20/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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71. BILL
    36. S.2058 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for 11 circuit judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 09/06/1996) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/06/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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72. 36. S.2058 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for 11 circuit judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 09/06/1996) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/06/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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73. LAW
    37. S.1887 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1996 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 06/19/1996) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: S. Rept. 104-366 Latest Action: 10/19/1996 Became Public Law No: 104-317. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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74. 37. S.1887 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1996 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 06/19/1996) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: S. Rept. 104-366 Latest Action: 10/19/1996 Became Public Law No: 104-317. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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75. BILL
    38. S.1861 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Legal Reform and Consumer Compensation Act of 1996 Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 06/11/1996) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/11/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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76. 38. S.1861 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Legal Reform and Consumer Compensation Act of 1996 Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 06/11/1996) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/11/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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77. BILL
    39. S.1817 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Fairness in Judicial Taxation Act of 1996 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 05/23/1996) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/19/1996 Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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78. 39. S.1817 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Fairness in Judicial Taxation Act of 1996 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 05/23/1996) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/19/1996 Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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79. BILL
    40. S.1666 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to authorize the Federal district court for the Central Division of Utah to hold court in Provo and St. George. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 04/15/1996) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/15/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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80. 40. S.1666 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to authorize the Federal district court for the Central Division of Utah to hold court in Provo and St. George. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 04/15/1996) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/15/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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81. BILL
    41. S.1622 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend the independent counsel statute to permit appointees of an independent counsel to receive travel reimbursements for successive 6-month periods after 1 year of service. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/15/1996) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/15/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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82. 41. S.1622 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend the independent counsel statute to permit appointees of an independent counsel to receive travel reimbursements for successive 6-month periods after 1 year of service. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/15/1996) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/15/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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83. BILL
    42. S.1569 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to provide for 1 additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana. Sponsor: Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] (Introduced 02/20/1996) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/20/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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84. 42. S.1569 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to provide for 1 additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana. Sponsor: Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] (Introduced 02/20/1996) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/20/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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85. BILL
    43. S.1501 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Protecting Class Action Plaintiffs Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] (Introduced 12/22/1995) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/22/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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86. 43. S.1501 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Protecting Class Action Plaintiffs Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] (Introduced 12/22/1995) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/22/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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87. BILL
    44. S.1446 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Inspector General of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] (Introduced 12/05/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/05/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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88. 44. S.1446 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Inspector General of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] (Introduced 12/05/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/05/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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89. BILL
    45. S.1444 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to provide for 1 additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana and 1 less Federal judge for the eastern district of Louisiana. Sponsor: Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] (Introduced 12/05/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/05/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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90. 45. S.1444 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to provide for 1 additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana and 1 less Federal judge for the eastern district of Louisiana. Sponsor: Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] (Introduced 12/05/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/05/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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91. BILL
    46. S.1435 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Volunteer Protection Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 11/29/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/29/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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92. 46. S.1435 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Volunteer Protection Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 11/29/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/29/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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93. BILL
    47. S.1426 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to eliminate the requirement for unanimous verdicts in Federal court. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 11/27/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/27/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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94. 47. S.1426 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to eliminate the requirement for unanimous verdicts in Federal court. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 11/27/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/27/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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95. BILL
    48. S.1344 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to repeal the requirement relating to specific statutory authorization for increases in judicial salaries, to provide for automatic annual increases for judicial salaries, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 10/19/1995) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/19/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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96. 48. S.1344 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to repeal the requirement relating to specific statutory authorization for increases in judicial salaries, to provide for automatic annual increases for judicial salaries, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 10/19/1995) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/19/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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97. BILL
    49. S.1338 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) United States Marshals Service Improvement Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] (Introduced 10/19/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/19/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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98. 49. S.1338 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) United States Marshals Service Improvement Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] (Introduced 10/19/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/19/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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99. BILL
    50. S.1320 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for the appointment in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals, of at least one resident of each State in such circuit, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/13/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/13/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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100. 50. S.1320 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for the appointment in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals, of at least one resident of each State in such circuit, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/13/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/13/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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101. BILL
     51. S.1189 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] (Introduced 08/11/1995) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/11/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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102. 51. S.1189 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] (Introduced 08/11/1995) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/11/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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103. BILL
     52. S.1115 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to prohibit an award of costs, including attorney's fees, or injunctive relief, against a judicial officer for action taken in a judicial capacity. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 08/03/1995) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/05/1996 Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably. (All Actions) Tracker:

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104. 52. S.1115 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to prohibit an award of costs, including attorney's fees, or injunctive relief, against a judicial officer for action taken in a judicial capacity. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 08/03/1995) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/05/1996 Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably. (All Actions) Tracker:

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105. BILL
     53. S.1101 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 08/01/1995)(by request) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/24/1995 Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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106. 53. S.1101 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 08/01/1995)(by request) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/24/1995 Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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107. BILL
     54. S.1094 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence relating to character evidence in sexual misconduct cases, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] (Introduced 07/31/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/31/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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108. 54. S.1094 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence relating to character evidence in sexual misconduct cases, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] (Introduced 07/31/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/31/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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109. BILL
     55. S.956 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] (Introduced 06/22/1995) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/28/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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110. 55. S.956 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] (Introduced 06/22/1995) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/28/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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111. BILL
     56. S.880 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to enhance fairness in compensating owners of patents used by the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] (Introduced 06/05/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/05/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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112. 56. S.880 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to enhance fairness in compensating owners of patents used by the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] (Introduced 06/05/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/05/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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113. BILL
     57. S.853 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] (Introduced 05/25/1995) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/13/1995 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-810. (All Actions) Tracker:

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114. 57. S.853 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] (Introduced 05/25/1995) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/13/1995 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-810. (All Actions) Tracker:

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115. BILL
     58. S.720 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, relating to representations in court and sanctions for violating such rule, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] (Introduced 04/24/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/24/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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116. 58. S.720 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, relating to representations in court and sanctions for violating such rule, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] (Introduced 04/24/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/24/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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117. BILL
     59. S.712 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] (Introduced 04/07/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/07/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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118. 59. S.712 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] (Introduced 04/07/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/07/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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119. LAW
     60. S.677 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to repeal a redundant venue provision, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 04/05/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 104-800 Latest Action: 10/01/1996 Became Public Law No: 104-220. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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120. 60. S.677 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to repeal a redundant venue provision, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 04/05/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 104-800 Latest Action: 10/01/1996 Became Public Law No: 104-220. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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121. BILL
     61. S.672 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Civil Justice Fairness Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 04/04/1995) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/26/1995 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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122. 61. S.672 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Civil Justice Fairness Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 04/04/1995) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/26/1995 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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123. BILL
     62. S.671 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Multiple Punitive Damages Fairness Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 04/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/04/1995 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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124. 62. S.671 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Multiple Punitive Damages Fairness Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 04/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/04/1995 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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125. BILL
     63. S.614 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to confer jurisdiction of the United States Court of Federal Claims with respect to land claims of Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] (Introduced 03/24/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/24/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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126. 63. S.614 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to confer jurisdiction of the United States Court of Federal Claims with respect to land claims of Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] (Introduced 03/24/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/24/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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127. BILL
     64. S.554 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Equal Access to Justice Reform Amendments of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] (Introduced 03/14/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/14/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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128. 64. S.554 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Equal Access to Justice Reform Amendments of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] (Introduced 03/14/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/14/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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129. LAW
     65. S.533 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to clarify the rules governing removal of cases to Federal court, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/10/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 104-799 Latest Action: 10/01/1996 Became Public Law No: 104-219. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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     1. Introduced
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     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
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     4. To President
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     5. Became Law
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130. 65. S.533 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to clarify the rules governing removal of cases to Federal court, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/10/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 104-799 Latest Action: 10/01/1996 Became Public Law No: 104-219. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-09-17 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-799. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
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     4. To President
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     5. Became Law
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131. LAW
     66. S.532 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to clarify the rules governing venue, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/10/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 104-181 Latest Action: 10/03/1995 Became Public Law No: 104-34. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-07-11 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-181. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
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     4. To President
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     5. Became Law
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132. 66. S.532 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to clarify the rules governing venue, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/10/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 104-181 Latest Action: 10/03/1995 Became Public Law No: 104-34. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-07-11 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-181. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
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     4. To President
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     5. Became Law
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133. LAW
     67. S.531 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to authorize a circuit judge who has taken part in an in banc hearing of a case to continue to participate in that case after taking senior status, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/10/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 104-697 Latest Action: 08/06/1996 Became Public Law No: 104-175. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

     This bill has the status Became Law

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-07-23 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-697. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
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     4. To President
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     5. Became Law
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134. 67. S.531 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to authorize a circuit judge who has taken part in an in banc hearing of a case to continue to participate in that case after taking senior status, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/10/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 104-697 Latest Action: 08/06/1996 Became Public Law No: 104-175. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-07-23 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-697. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
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     4. To President
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     5. Became Law
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135. BILL
     68. S.513 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Voluntary Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 03/07/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/07/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-03-07 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
136. 68. S.513 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Voluntary Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 03/07/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/07/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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137. LAW
     69. S.464 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to make the reporting deadlines for studies conducted in Federal court demonstration districts consistent with the deadlines for pilot districts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 02/23/1995) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 104-180 Latest Action: 10/03/1995 Became Public Law No: 104-33. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-07-11 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-180. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
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     4. To President
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     5. Became Law
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138. 69. S.464 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to make the reporting deadlines for studies conducted in Federal court demonstration districts consistent with the deadlines for pilot districts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 02/23/1995) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 104-180 Latest Action: 10/03/1995 Became Public Law No: 104-33. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-07-11 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-180. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
     2. Passed Senate
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     3. Passed House
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     4. To President
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     5. Became Law
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139. BILL
     70. S.402 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Wisconsin Federal Judgeship Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] (Introduced 02/14/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/14/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-14 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
140. 70. S.402 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Wisconsin Federal Judgeship Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] (Introduced 02/14/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/14/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-14 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
141. BILL
     71. S.374 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Sunshine in Litigation Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] (Introduced 02/08/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/08/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-08 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
142. 71. S.374 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Sunshine in Litigation Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] (Introduced 02/08/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/08/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-08 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
143. BILL
     72. S.372 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to provide for making a temporary judgeship for the northern district of Alabama permanent, and creating a new judgeship for the middle district of Alabama. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 02/08/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/08/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-08 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
144. 72. S.372 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to provide for making a temporary judgeship for the northern district of Alabama permanent, and creating a new judgeship for the middle district of Alabama. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 02/08/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/08/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-08 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
145. BILL
     73. S.371 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Court of Federal Claims Administration Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 02/08/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/08/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-08 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
146. 73. S.371 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Court of Federal Claims Administration Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 02/08/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/08/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-08 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
147. BILL
     74. S.370 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to provide guidelines for the membership of committees making recommendations on the rules of procedure appointed by the Judicial Conference, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 02/08/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/08/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-08 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
148. 74. S.370 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to provide guidelines for the membership of committees making recommendations on the rules of procedure appointed by the Judicial Conference, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 02/08/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/08/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-08 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
149. BILL
     75. S.353 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to clarify the circumstances under which a senior circuit court judge may cast a vote in a case heard en banc. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 02/03/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/03/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-03 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
150. 75. S.353 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to clarify the circumstances under which a senior circuit court judge may cast a vote in a case heard en banc. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 02/03/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/03/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-02-03 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
151. BILL
     76. S.300 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Lawsuit Reform Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 01/31/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/31/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-31 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
152. 76. S.300 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Lawsuit Reform Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 01/31/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/31/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-31 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
153. BILL
     77. S.250 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend chapter 41 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for an analysis of certain bills and resolutions pending before the Congress by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 01/19/1995) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/19/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-19 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
154. 77. S.250 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend chapter 41 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for an analysis of certain bills and resolutions pending before the Congress by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 01/19/1995) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/19/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-19 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
155. BILL
     78. S.243 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Civil Justice Reform Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 01/19/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/19/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-19 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
156. 78. S.243 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Civil Justice Reform Act of 1995 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 01/19/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/19/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-19 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
157. BILL
     79. S.52 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to provide that a justice or judge convicted of a felony shall be suspended from office without pay. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-04 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
158. 79. S.52 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to provide that a justice or judge convicted of a felony shall be suspended from office without pay. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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159. BILL
     80. S.51 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Judicial Taxation Prohibition Act Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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160. 80. S.51 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Judicial Taxation Prohibition Act Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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161. JOINT RESOLUTION
     81. S.J.Res.58 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to granting power to the States to propose constitutional amendments. Sponsor: Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] (Introduced 07/31/1996) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/31/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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162. 81. S.J.Res.58 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to granting power to the States to propose constitutional amendments. Sponsor: Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] (Introduced 07/31/1996) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/31/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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163. BILL
     82. S.2939 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to provide for an additional bankruptcy judgeship for the Central District of Illinois. Sponsor: Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] (Introduced 08/09/1984) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/28/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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164. 82. S.2939 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to provide for an additional bankruptcy judgeship for the Central District of Illinois. Sponsor: Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] (Introduced 08/09/1984) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/28/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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165. BILL
     83. S.2921 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Federal Forum Equity Act Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 08/08/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/08/1984 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1112. (All Actions) Tracker:

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166. 83. S.2921 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Federal Forum Equity Act Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 08/08/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/08/1984 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1112. (All Actions) Tracker:

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167. BILL
     84. S.2849 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Federal Forum Equity Act Sponsor: Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] (Introduced 06/29/1984) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/09/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the United States Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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168. 84. S.2849 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Federal Forum Equity Act Sponsor: Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] (Introduced 06/29/1984) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/09/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the United States Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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169. BILL
     85. S.2812 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Federal Constitutional Convention Procedures Act Sponsor: Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] (Introduced 06/28/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/28/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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170. 85. S.2812 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Federal Constitutional Convention Procedures Act Sponsor: Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] (Introduced 06/28/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/28/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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171. BILL
     86. S.2802 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Legal Fees Equity Act Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 06/27/1984)(by request) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/11/1984 Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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172. 86. S.2802 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Legal Fees Equity Act Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 06/27/1984)(by request) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/11/1984 Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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173. BILL
     87. S.2750 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to permit States to bring suits against the United States to adjudicate disputed land titles. Sponsor: Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] (Introduced 06/12/1984) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/20/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the United States Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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174. 87. S.2750 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to permit States to bring suits against the United States to adjudicate disputed land titles. Sponsor: Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] (Introduced 06/12/1984) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/20/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the United States Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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175. BILL
     88. S.2476 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to provide for a pay increase for Article III judges subject to salary adjustments pursuant to section 461 of title 28 of the United States Code. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 03/26/1984) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/26/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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176. 88. S.2476 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to provide for a pay increase for Article III judges subject to salary adjustments pursuant to section 461 of title 28 of the United States Code. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 03/26/1984) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/26/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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177. BILL
     89. S.2454 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend section 1407(h) of title 28, United States Code, to permit the consolidation of related, multidistrict civil antitrust actions for both pretrial and trial purposes. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 03/21/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/21/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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178. 89. S.2454 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend section 1407(h) of title 28, United States Code, to permit the consolidation of related, multidistrict civil antitrust actions for both pretrial and trial purposes. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 03/21/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/21/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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179. BILL
     90. S.2261 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to provide an award of prejudgment interest on claims arising under the laws, treaties, and Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 02/07/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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180. 90. S.2261 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to provide an award of prejudgment interest on claims arising under the laws, treaties, and Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 02/07/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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181. BILL
     91. S.2260 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend section 1407(h) of title 28, United States Code, to permit the consolidation of antitrust actions for trial. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 02/07/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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182. 91. S.2260 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend section 1407(h) of title 28, United States Code, to permit the consolidation of antitrust actions for trial. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 02/07/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/07/1984 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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183. BILL
     92. S.2259 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to encourage prompt, informal, and inexpensive resolution of civil cases by use of arbitration in United States district courts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 02/07/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/13/1984 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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184. 92. S.2259 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to encourage prompt, informal, and inexpensive resolution of civil cases by use of arbitration in United States district courts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 02/07/1984) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/13/1984 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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185. BILL
     93. S.2224 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to repeal section 140 of Public Law 97-92, 95 Stat. 1200, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] (Introduced 01/26/1984) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/30/1984 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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186. 93. S.2224 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to repeal section 140 of Public Law 97-92, 95 Stat. 1200, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] (Introduced 01/26/1984) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/30/1984 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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187. BILL
     94. S.2049 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to provide for certain service of process by mail. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 11/03/1983) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/22/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General. (All Actions) Tracker:

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188. 94. S.2049 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to provide for certain service of process by mail. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 11/03/1983) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/22/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General. (All Actions) Tracker:

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189. BILL
     95. S.1997 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code relating to the retirement of territorial judges. Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/25/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/27/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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190. 95. S.1997 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code relating to the retirement of territorial judges. Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/25/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/27/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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191. BILL
     96. S.1932 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend section 98 of title 28, United States Code, to permit Federal district court to be held in Houma, Louisiana. Sponsor: Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] (Introduced 10/06/1983) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/17/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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192. 96. S.1932 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend section 98 of title 28, United States Code, to permit Federal district court to be held in Houma, Louisiana. Sponsor: Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] (Introduced 10/06/1983) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/17/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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193. BILL
     97. S.1766 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend Section 706 to Title 5, United States Code, to strengthen the judicial review provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act by giving courts more authority to overturn unfair agency action. Sponsor: Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] (Introduced 08/04/1983) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/15/1983 Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Administrative Practice and Procedure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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194. 97. S.1766 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend Section 706 to Title 5, United States Code, to strengthen the judicial review provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act by giving courts more authority to overturn unfair agency action. Sponsor: Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] (Introduced 08/04/1983) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/15/1983 Committee on Judiciary. Referred jointly to the Subcommittee on Administrative Practice and Procedure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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195. BILL
     98. S.1373 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Commission on the Extraterritorial Application of United States Law Act Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 05/25/1983) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/07/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks. (All Actions) Tracker:

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196. 98. S.1373 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Commission on the Extraterritorial Application of United States Law Act Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 05/25/1983) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/07/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks. (All Actions) Tracker:

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197. BILL
     99. S.1196 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to confer jurisdiction on the United States Claims Court with respect to certain claims of the Navajo Indian Tribe. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 05/03/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Indian Affairs (Select); Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 09/28/1984 Executive Comment Received From Justice. (All Actions) Tracker:

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198. 99. S.1196 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to confer jurisdiction on the United States Claims Court with respect to certain claims of the Navajo Indian Tribe. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 05/03/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Indian Affairs (Select); Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 09/28/1984 Executive Comment Received From Justice. (All Actions) Tracker:

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199. BILL
     100. S.1178 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to better provide for the rights of third parties seeking to enforce court judgments directed against a witness relocated or protected by the Attorney General, while at the same time protecting the safety of such witnesses. Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] (Introduced 04/28/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/02/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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200. 100. S.1178 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to better provide for the rights of third parties seeking to enforce court judgments directed against a witness relocated or protected by the Attorney General, while at the same time protecting the safety of such witnesses. Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] (Introduced 04/28/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/02/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     1. Introduced
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