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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
03/05/2021
03/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit judges, to di- vide the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the United States into two judicial circuits, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2021, amends Title 28 of the United States Code to create a new Twelfth Judicial Circuit by dividing the existing Ninth Circuit. It authorizes the appointment of additional federal circuit judges, with 2 new judges for the former Ninth Circuit and 3 new judges for the newly established Ninth Circuit. The bill also defines the jurisdictions of the new Ninth and Twelfth Circuits, adjusts the number of circuit judges, designates new places for circuit courts, and establishes provisions for the assignment and seniority of judges. Additionally, the bill allows for the temporary assignment of circuit and district judges between the two circuits and authorizes the necessary appropriations to implement the changes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. (on 03/05/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/320/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr320/BILLS-117hr320ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr320/BILLS-117hr320ih.pdf.pdf |
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