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Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act

USA116th CongressS-723| Senate 
| Updated: 3/7/2019
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (2)
Steve Daines (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act This bill establishes the Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals. The commission must (1) study the current structure of the federal courts of appeals, with particular reference to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; and (2) recommend changes to promote the expeditious and effective disposition of cases.
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Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightFederal appellate courtsGovernment studies and investigationsJudicial procedure and administration

Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act

USA116th CongressS-723| Senate 
| Updated: 3/7/2019
Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act This bill establishes the Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals. The commission must (1) study the current structure of the federal courts of appeals, with particular reference to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; and (2) recommend changes to promote the expeditious and effective disposition of cases.
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (2)
Steve Daines (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightFederal appellate courtsGovernment studies and investigationsJudicial procedure and administration