To amend title 28, United States Code, to enhance Congress' ability to defend its legislative power under Article I of the Constitution in litigation in the courts of the United States, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-4070| House
| Updated: 10/16/2017
Bob Goodlatte
Republican Representative
Virginia
Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Article I Amicus and Intervention Act of 2017 This bill provides additional statutory authority for Congress to participate in judicial proceedings involving the constitutionality of a federal law.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsHouse of RepresentativesJudicial review and appealsLegislative rules and procedure
To amend title 28, United States Code, to enhance Congress' ability to defend its legislative power under Article I of the Constitution in litigation in the courts of the United States, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-4070| House
| Updated: 10/16/2017
Article I Amicus and Intervention Act of 2017 This bill provides additional statutory authority for Congress to participate in judicial proceedings involving the constitutionality of a federal law.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bob Goodlatte
Republican Representative
Virginia
Judiciary Committee
Law
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsHouse of RepresentativesJudicial review and appealsLegislative rules and procedure