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Restoring Judicial Separation of Powers Act

USA118th CongressHR-642| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2023
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Betty McCollum (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Restoring Judicial Separation of Powers Act This bill revises the federal statutory framework that confers appellate jurisdiction to courts. Among the changes, the bill grants the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit—not the Supreme Court—jurisdiction over direct appeals from final decisions of three-judge panels, and appeals by certiorari and certified questions. The bill also establishes a 13-judge multi-circuit panel and grants it jurisdiction over any case in which the United States or a federal agency is a party, or a case concerning constitutional interpretation, statutory interpretation of federal law, or the function or actions of an executive order. Finally, the bill specifies that whenever an action before a federal court seeks injunctive relief barring the enforcement of a federal law, statute, regulation, or order against a nonparty, the court shall, upon a motion of a party, transfer the action to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
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Timeline
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 31, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H559)
  • January 31, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 31, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H559)

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Federal appellate courtsFederal district courtsJudgesJudicial review and appealsJurisdiction and venueSupreme Court

Restoring Judicial Separation of Powers Act

USA118th CongressHR-642| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2023
Restoring Judicial Separation of Powers Act This bill revises the federal statutory framework that confers appellate jurisdiction to courts. Among the changes, the bill grants the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit—not the Supreme Court—jurisdiction over direct appeals from final decisions of three-judge panels, and appeals by certiorari and certified questions. The bill also establishes a 13-judge multi-circuit panel and grants it jurisdiction over any case in which the United States or a federal agency is a party, or a case concerning constitutional interpretation, statutory interpretation of federal law, or the function or actions of an executive order. Finally, the bill specifies that whenever an action before a federal court seeks injunctive relief barring the enforcement of a federal law, statute, regulation, or order against a nonparty, the court shall, upon a motion of a party, transfer the action to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
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Timeline
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 31, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H559)
  • January 31, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 31, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H559)
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Betty McCollum (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal appellate courtsFederal district courtsJudgesJudicial review and appealsJurisdiction and venueSupreme Court