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Introduced
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
In Committee
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Creates a new U.S. court of appeals by dividing the current U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The newly created U.S. court of appeals shall have jurisdiction over Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
AI Summary
This bill, the Judicial Reorganization Act of 2019, creates a new U.S. Court of Appeals by dividing the current Ninth Circuit. The newly created Twelfth Circuit will have jurisdiction over Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, while the revised Ninth Circuit will cover California, Guam, and Hawaii. The bill also authorizes the appointment of additional judges to the former Ninth Circuit and establishes the new circuit's composition and places of court.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Mike Crapo (R)*,
Steve Daines (R),
Martha McSally (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1797/all-info | 06/13/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1797/BILLS-116s1797is.pdf | 06/20/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1797/BILLS-116s1797is.pdf.pdf | 06/20/2019 |
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