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| 100-hr-5541 | 100 | hr | 5541 | Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Establishment Act | Law | 1988-10-19 | 1988-10-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education. | House | Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] | CA | D | D000592 | 2 | Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Establishment Act - Amends the District of Columbia Code to establish the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia (Court) consisting of a chief justice and four associate justices with jurisdiction over appeals from final orders and judgments of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals that meet specified criteria. Allows the Court, at its discretion, to certify a case for review before it has been determined by the D.C. Court of Appeals, but only under limited circumstances described in this Act. Allows the Court to answer questions of law certified to it by the U.S. Supreme Court, a Court of Appeals of the United States, or the highest court of any State, if a question of D.C. law may be determinative of the cause pending in the certifying court. Requires the Court to conduct business in accordance with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure unless it elects to modify such rules. Directs the chief justice of the Court to annually summon the active judges of the D.C. courts to a Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia for the purpose of advising as to means of improving the administration of justice within the District of Columbia. Allows the chief justice to temporarily assign justices to and from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the Court when necessary. Sets out procedures to govern the transition period. Establishes a transition committee for the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Code and the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act. Sets forth qualifications and appointment procedures for justices and judges of a D.C. court. Describes administrative features of the new court. | 2025-08-28T20:07:01Z | |
| 100-hr-5343 | 100 | hr | 5343 | A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize the appointment of one additional bankruptcy judge for the Western District of Texas. | Law | 1988-09-22 | 1988-09-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] | TX | D | P000328 | 0 | Amends the judicial code to increase the number of bankruptcy judgeships for the western district of Texas. | 2021-06-10T21:44:52Z | |
| 100-hr-5322 | 100 | hr | 5322 | A bill to amend the Judicial Survivors' Annuity Act to eliminate the requirement that a Federal justice or judge, who is assassinated, must serve a specific period of time before his or her survivors become eligible for benefits under the Act. | Law | 1988-09-16 | 1988-09-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20] | NY | R | D000359 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code with respect to survivors' annuities to waive the 18-month length of service requirement in cases where a Federal judicial official is assassinated before completion of the vesting period. Applies this waiver retroactively to include any assassination on or after May 1, 1988. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 100-s-2804 | 100 | s | 2804 | A bill to amend the Judicial Survivors' Annuity Act to eliminate the requirement that a Federal justice or judge, who is assassinated, must serve a specified period of time before his or her survivors become eligible for benefits under the Act. | Law | 1988-09-16 | 1988-09-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code with respect to survivors' annuities to waive the 18-month length of service requirement in cases where a Federal judicial official is assassinated before completion of the vesting period. Applies this waiver retroactively to include any assassination on or after May 1, 1988. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-5266 | 100 | hr | 5266 | National Guardianship Rights Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-09-08 | 1988-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary. | House | Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18] | FL | D | P000218 | 1 | National Guardianship Rights Act of 1988 - Grants the following rights to allegedly incapacitated individuals with respect to guardianship proceedings: (1) the nonwaivable right of prompt notice that includes specified required contents; (2) the right to a convenient forum; (3) the right to be present at all proceedings, unless disability prevents attendance; (4) the right to counsel; and (5) the right to an independent professional guardianship evaluation team of specified membership to examine the individual, report, and be available for cross examination during the guardianship proceedings. Requires dismissal of the guardianship action if the team determines the individual to be free of any incapacity. Grants the right to a jury in a guardianship proceeding, as well as the right to present evidence, call witnesses, and cross examine. Requires clear and convincing evidence that an individual is incapacitated and that no less restrictive form of intervention is available before a guardianship order may be issued. Discounts age as a basis for determining incapacity. Limits both the scope and duration of transfers of responsibility for the care and protection of an incapacitated person or the management of his or her estate to the minimum necessitated by the particular incapacity. Permits the individual to retain all rights not expressly transferred in the guardianship order. Dissolves the order if its justification ceases to exist. Grants to an incapacitated individual the right to a competent and trained guardian. Prohibits convicted felons from serving as guardians. Permits the right of appeal and the right to a prompt reconsideration of the determination of incapacity, the guardianship order, or the choice of guardian. Requires: (1) guardians to report to the court at least annually on the financial, mental, physical, and personal status of the incapacitated person; and (2) courts to investigate at least annually the well-being of persons protected under their guardianship orders. Directs States to submit… | 2025-08-28T20:06:28Z | |
| 100-s-2765 | 100 | s | 2765 | National Guardianship Rights Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-09-08 | 1988-09-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 3 | National Guardianship Rights Act of 1988 - Grants the following rights to allegedly incapacitated individuals with respect to guardianship proceedings: (1) the nonwaivable right of prompt notice that includes specified required contents; (2) the right to a convenient forum; (3) the right to be present at all proceedings, unless disability prevents attendance; (4) the right to counsel; and (5) the right to an independent professional guardianship evaluation team of specified membership to examine the individual, report, and be available for cross examination during the guardianship proceedings. Requires dismissal of the guardianship action if the team determines the individual to be free of any incapacity. Grants the right to a jury in a guardianship proceeding, as well as the right to present evidence, call witnesses, and cross examine. Requires clear and convincing evidence that an individual is incapacitated and that no less restrictive form of intervention is available before a guardianship order may be issued. Discounts age as a basis for determining incapacity. Limits both the scope and duration of transfers of responsibility for the care and protection of an incapacitated person or the management of his or her estate to the minimum necessitated by the particular incapacity. Permits the individual to retain all rights not expressly transferred in the guardianship order. Dissolves the order if its justification ceases to exist. Grants to an incapacitated individual the right to a competent and trained guardian. Prohibits convicted felons from serving as guardians. Permits the right of appeal and the right to a prompt reconsideration of the determination of incapacity, the guardianship order, or the choice of guardian. Requires: (1) guardians to report to the court at least annually on the financial, mental, physical, and personal status of the incapacitated person; and (2) courts to investigate at least annually the well-being of persons protected under their guardianship orders. Directs States to submit… | 2025-08-28T20:08:12Z | |
| 100-hr-5228 | 100 | hr | 5228 | A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to reimburse persons whose property was damaged by an explosion in Clark County, Nevada, for certain uninsured expenses in connection with such damage. | Law | 1988-08-11 | 1988-08-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 2 | Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to pay damages in connection with the May 4, 1988, explosion of ammonium perchlorate at the Pacific Engineering and Production Company in Clark County, Nevada. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 100-hr-5161 | 100 | hr | 5161 | Pay Equality and Annuities for Claims Court Judges Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-08-04 | 1988-08-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 2 | Pay Equality and Annuities for Claims Court Judges Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal judicial code to set the salary of U.S. Claims Court judges at the same rate, and in the same installments, as that of U.S. Tax Court judges. Initiates a retirement program for Claims Court judges aged 65 or older, basing annuities upon specified age and length of service criteria, as determined in accordance with this Act. Includes provisions to cover retirement due to disability and cost-of-living adjustments. Precludes judges who elect this new annuity program from receiving civil service retirement benefits. Sets forth the administrative features of the annuity plan, requiring withholding of three percent of salary, to be credited to the Claims Court Judges' Retirement Fund. Declares that any retired judge who practices law after retirement forfeits all rights to an annuity, except, if the judge files an irrevocable election to retire and practice law under certain conditions, the judge is entitled to an amount equal to his or her entitlement prior to the election. Permits lump-sum payments under certain circumstances. Establishes in the Treasury the Claims Court Judges' Retirement Fund and authorizes appropriations for its funding. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to invest Fund monies in U.S. securities. Initiates an annuity program for Claims Court judges under the civil service retirement system and sets forth administrative features of the program. Permits lump-sum payments under certain circumstances. Assures survivors' annuities with respect to survivors of Claims Court judges who retire under the new systems instituted in this Act. | 2025-08-28T20:07:06Z | |
| 100-hr-5148 | 100 | hr | 5148 | A bill to provide for compensation with respect to former members of the Armed Forces of the United States for each day spent avoiding capture by hostile forces or as underground fighters while unattached to any regular unit of the Armed Forces during World War II. | Law | 1988-08-03 | 1988-08-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1] | HI | R | S000014 | 1 | Amends the War Claims Act of 1948 to authorize the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States to provide for the payment of claims filed by underground fighters. Defines an "underground fighter" as any individual who: (1) as a member of the U.S. armed forces between December 7, 1941, and August 16, 1945, served as a guerrilla fighter resisting forces hostile to the United States or concealed himself from a hostile force for more than ten days while in danger of capture or after escaping as a prisoner of war; (2) is, or was at death, a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident alien; and (3) was never separated from the U.S. armed forces, except under honorable conditions. Provides that the compensation allowed to any underground fighter shall be five dollars for each day he served as a guerrilla fighter or concealed himself from hostile forces. Provides that any claim allowed by the Commission shall be certified to the Secretary of the Treasury and paid by such Secretary. Declares that any claim must be filed with the Commission within one year after enactment of this Act. Requires the Commission to complete its determination for any such claim no later than one year after such claim is filed. Authorizes appropriations. | 2021-06-10T21:42:41Z | |
| 100-hr-5047 | 100 | hr | 5047 | A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims. | Law | 1988-07-14 | 1988-07-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] | CA | D | B000410 | 0 | Amends the False Claims Act to impose penalties on any person who, knowing of a possible previous overpayment from or underpayment to the United States, fails to identify and report it to the Government within a reasonable period. Amends provisions relating to civil actions for false claims to: (1) authorize the court to reduce the award to any plaintiff who planned and initiated the false claim underlying the action; and (2) require dismissal of any plaintiff convicted of criminal conduct with respect to the false claim. | 2021-06-10T21:41:27Z | |
| 100-hr-5022 | 100 | hr | 5022 | Radiation Exposure Compensation Act | Law | 1988-07-12 | 1988-09-16 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] | UT | D | O000156 | 1 | Radiation Exposure Compensation Act - Confers jurisdiction upon the United States Claims Court for wrongful death or injury actions brought by individuals alleging radiation exposure from either Federal nuclear testing at the Nevada test site or from employment in uranium mining. Sets forth procedural guidelines and a maximum damages award for certain claims relating to: (1) open air nuclear testing; and (2) uranium mining. Sets forth a statute of limitations. Prescribes the maximum percentage which attorneys may receive for services rendered. Establishes a fine for violations of this prescription. Provides that insurance claims shall not be affected by the award of damages. Declares that the United States is liable under this Act to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances. | 2025-08-28T20:07:37Z | |
| 100-s-2633 | 100 | s | 2633 | Radiation Exposure Compensation Act | Law | 1988-07-12 | 1988-07-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 3 | Radiation Exposure Compensation Act - Confers jurisdiction upon the United States Claims Court for wrongful death or injury actions brought by individuals alleging radiation exposure from either Federal nuclear testing at the Nevada test site or from employment in uranium mining. Sets forth procedural guidelines and a maximum damages award for certain claims relating to: (1) open air nuclear testing; and (2) uranium mining. Sets forth a statute of limitations. Prescribes the maximum percentage which attorneys may receive for services rendered. Establishes a fine for violations of this prescription. Provides that insurance claims shall not be affected by the award of damages. Declares that the United States is liable under this Act to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances. | 2025-08-28T20:06:46Z | |
| 100-s-2601 | 100 | s | 2601 | a bill to amend section 371 of title 28, United States Code, to allow a Federal judge who is at least 60 years of age and has completed 20 years of service to retire from regular active service. | Law | 1988-06-29 | 1988-07-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 7 | Amends the Federal judicial code to allow Federal judges to retire from regular active service at an earlier age (as early as 60 years of age if they have 20 years of service). | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-4923 | 100 | hr | 4923 | A bill to amend chapter 96 (relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations) of title 18, United States Code. | Law | 1988-06-28 | 1988-08-10 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] | VA | D | B000657 | 42 | Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) to require a showing of proof by a preponderance of the evidence for a U.S. district court to issue orders to prevent and restrain violations of prohibited racketeering activities. Revises the civil action requirements for persons aggrieved by RICO violations. Permits governments as well as persons to bring such an action. Provides for the recovery of treble damages upon proof by a preponderance of the evidence: (1) where a government entity has been injured as a result of such violations; or (2) for persons injured by such violations, if a criminal conviction of the defendant is obtained. Allows a person aggrieved by a RICO violation to recover, upon proof by a preponderance of the evidence, punitive damages under certain circumstances. Lists factors to be considered in determining the amount of punitive damages, including: (1) the degree of culpability of the defendant; (2) any history of similar conduct by the defendant; and (3) the number of persons victimized. Provides for the recovery of punitive damages, upon proof by a preponderance of the evidence, for persons who suffer bodily injury as a result of a RICO violation that includes a crime of violence as a predicate act. Sets a statute of limitations for such actions of: (1) four years after the cause of action accrues; (2) four years after the conduct causing the injury terminates; (3) two years after the date of the criminal conviction (required for a treble damage cause of action); or (4) six years after the cause of action accrues if such action is brought by a specified official for the Federal Government or a State or local government. Provides an affirmative defense where the defendant acted in good faith and in reliance upon an official, directly applicable regulatory action, approval, or interpretation of law by an authorized Federal or State agency in writing or by operation of law. Provides that an action under this Act shall not abate on the death of the plaintiff or defe… | 2021-06-10T21:39:18Z | |
| 100-hr-4924 | 100 | hr | 4924 | In-Flight Emergency Medical Assistance Act | Law | 1988-06-28 | 1988-07-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 18 | In-Flight Emergency Medical Assistance Act - Exempts from liability for damages, except in cases of gross negligence, any physician who, in good faith, provides emergency medical care to a person: (1) aboard an aircraft for a regularly scheduled commercial flight; or (2) being transported from the aircraft to a medical facility for treatment. | 2025-08-28T20:07:15Z | |
| 100-hr-4806 | 100 | hr | 4806 | Atmospheric Nuclear Testing Compensation Act | Law | 1988-06-14 | 1988-06-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1] | UT | R | H000172 | 1 | Atmospheric Nuclear Testing Compensation Act - Establishes the Commission on Compensation for Atmospheric Nuclear Testing which shall determine whether or not to compensate an individual who alleges that exposure to ionizing radiation: (1) from open-air atomic bomb tests conducted at the Nevada test site from January 1, 1951, to July 31, 1962, caused cancer in the individual or killed or harmed the individual's livestock; or (2) while working in a uranium mine in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, or Utah from 1947 through 1961 caused cancer in the miner. Directs the Commission to certify to the Secretary of the Treasury that actual damages be paid to claimants: (1) whose livestock were injured or died; or (2) for whom there is a sizable possibility that they developed cancer due to such exposure. Requires that funds allotted for a fiscal year which are not used to provide such compensation or cover Commission administrative expenses be used to: (1) provide medical screening to residents of areas that received the greatest amount of fallout from the Nevada tests; (2) improve accessibility to health care for such residents; and (3) endow existing programs which provide such services. Establishes the Atmospheric Nuclear Testing Compensation Trust Fund from which amount shall be allocated by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Commission for each fiscal year over the 15-fiscal year life of such Trust Fund. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress by March 1 of each such year on the operation and status of such Trust Fund. Sets a limit on allotments for Commission administrative expenses. Sets forth rules for assessing claims. Authorizes the Commission to establish a maximum amount of damages which may be paid to any claimant. Permits the proration of damages where the probability of radiogenic causation is less than 50 percent. Bars an individual who files a petition for compensation under this Act from seeking damages in a civil action for the same incident on which such petition was based. Subjects C… | 2025-08-28T20:05:51Z | |
| 100-hr-4807 | 100 | hr | 4807 | Judicial Improvements and Access to Justice Act | Law | 1988-06-14 | 1988-11-19 | Became Public Law No: 100-702. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Judicial Improvements and Access to Justice Act - Title I: Federal Courts Study Committee - Federal Courts Study Act - Establishes within the Judicial Conference of the United States the Federal Courts Study Committee on the future of the Federal Judiciary. Describes the purposes, membership, and powers of the Commission. Directs the Committee to: (1) conduct a study of both Federal and State courts; (2) report on such study to the President, the Judicial Conference of the United States, the State Justice Institute, the Chief Justice of the United States, the Conference of Chief Justices, and the Congress within 15 months after the effective date of this title; (3) recommend revisions to the laws of the United States; and (4) develop a long-range plan for the judicial system. Terminates the Committee 60 days following submission of its required report. Authorizes FY 1989 through 1990 appropriations. Title II: Federal Jurisdiction - Diversity Reform - Increases from $10,000 to $50,000 the amount in controversy required as a basis for Federal district court jurisdiction. Amends diversity provisions with respect to the status of representative parties and permanent resident aliens. Title III: Federal Judicial Center - Amends the Federal judicial code to establish the Federal Judicial Center Foundation as a nonprofit corporation to accept gifts of real and personal property and services made for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Federal Judicial Center. Authorizes the Federal Judicial Center to administer and use the gifts received by the Foundation. Requires gifts of money and proceeds from the sale of property received as gifts to be deposited in a separate fund in the Treasury. Requires the Foundation to submit annual reports to specified congressional committees with respect to the gifts received. Grants the Federal Judicial Center authority to: (1) implement programs to collect, preserve, and make available materials relating to the history of the judicia… | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 100-s-2500 | 100 | s | 2500 | Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-06-13 | 1988-10-12 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 7 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.R. 4612 as passed Senate for similar provisions)) Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to include the judicial and legislative branches of Government within the definition of the term "Federal agency." States that, for actions brought under such Act, the United States shall be entitled to all defenses otherwise available to an employee of the United States which are based upon judicial or legislative immunity. Makes such Act the exclusive remedy for actions brought against the United States for injury or loss of property, personal injury, or death resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of a Government employee acting within the scope of his or her office or employment. States that this restriction shall not apply to cognizable actions against Government employees for money damages for a violation of the Constitution. Provides that, upon certification by the Attorney General or the court that the employee was acting within the scope of the employee's office or employment at the time of the incident out of which the claim arose, any action commenced upon such claim in a U.S. district court shall be deemed an action against the United States under the provisions of such Act, and the United States shall be substituted as the party defendant. States that such certification shall conclusively establish scope of office or employment for the purpose of removing such an action to a U.S. district court. Institutes a corresponding framework with respect to comparable actions against the Tennessee Valley Authority, making the TVA the Attorney General's counterpart for certification purposes. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-s-2490 | 100 | s | 2490 | A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care provided during peacetime. | Law | 1988-06-09 | 1988-06-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 18 | Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to allow members of the armed forces to bring claims for damages against the United States for personal injury or death arising out of medical or dental care furnished by a Department of Defense hospital or medical facility. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-4641 | 100 | hr | 4641 | A bill to amend the False Claims Act. | Law | 1988-05-19 | 1988-05-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] | CA | D | B000410 | 0 | Amends the False Claims Act to impose civil penalties upon any person who, knowing of previous overpayments from or underpayments to the United States, fails to identify and report the evidence of such payments to the United States within a reasonable period. | 2021-06-10T21:28:31Z | |
| 100-hr-4612 | 100 | hr | 4612 | Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-05-17 | 1988-11-18 | Became Public Law No: 100-694. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 15 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to include the judicial and legislative branches of Government within the definition of the term "Federal agency." States that, for actions brought under such Act, the United States shall be entitled to all defenses otherwise available to an employee of the United States which are based upon judicial or legislative immunity. Makes such Act the exclusive remedy for actions brought against the United States for injury or loss of property, personal injury, or death resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of a Government employee acting within the scope of his or her office or employment. States that this restriction shall not apply to cognizable actions against Government employees for money damages for a violation of the Constitution. Provides that, upon certification by the Attorney General or the court that the employee was acting within the scope of the employee's office or employment at the time of the incident out of which the claim arose, any action commenced upon such claim in a U.S. district court shall be deemed an action against the United States under the provisions of such Act, and the United States shall be substituted as the party defendant. States that such certification shall conclusively establish scope of office or employment for the purpose of removing such an action to a U.S. district court. Institutes a corresponding framework with respect to comparable actions against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), making the TVA the Attorney General's counterpart for certification purposes. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-4598 | 100 | hr | 4598 | Postal Responsibility Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-05-12 | 1988-07-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] | MT | R | M000139 | 4 | Postal Responsibility Act of 1988 - Permits claims to be brought against the United States Postal Service based on the loss, miscarriage, or negligent transmission of first class mail and express mail. | 2025-08-28T20:05:00Z | |
| 100-hr-4533 | 100 | hr | 4533 | Legal Services Corporation Authorization Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-05-04 | 1988-06-14 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 1 | Legal Services Corporation Authorization Act of 1988 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 for the Legal Services Corporation. Sets forth restrictions on the use of such funds. | 2025-08-28T20:07:18Z | |
| 100-s-2340 | 100 | s | 2340 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the configuration of the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. | Law | 1988-04-28 | 1988-05-04 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. | Senate | Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] | FL | D | C000356 | 1 | Amends the judicial code to move Collier, Glades, and Hendry Counties from the Southern District of Florida to the Middle District of Florida. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-4476 | 100 | hr | 4476 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code. | Law | 1988-04-27 | 1988-04-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | Amends the judicial code to increase the number of bankruptcy judgeships for the district of Alaska. | 2021-06-10T21:23:59Z | |
| 100-hr-4464 | 100 | hr | 4464 | A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure with respect to sanctions for the violation of rule 11. | Law | 1988-04-26 | 1988-05-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6] | VA | D | O000069 | 6 | Amends the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to subject any attorney who willfully violates rule 11 (regarding the signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers) to appropriate disciplinary action. | 2021-06-10T21:23:53Z | |
| 100-sres-421 | 100 | sres | 421 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that W. Clark Durant, III, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation, be reprimanded and should resign. | Law | 1988-04-26 | 1988-04-26 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 11 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the use of appropriated funds by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to hire private attorneys to lobby the Congress to reduce funding for legal assistance for low-income individuals is a gross malfeasance and misuse of authority; (2) W. Clark Durant III, as Chairman of the LSC, is reprimanded for gross and repeated malfeasance of his fiduciary and statutory duties; and (3) W. Clark Durant III should resign from the LSC Board of Directors. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 100-hr-4452 | 100 | hr | 4452 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the configuration of the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. | Law | 1988-04-25 | 1988-08-10 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12] | FL | R | L000295 | 1 | Amends the judicial code to move Collier, Glades, and Hendry Counties from the Southern District of Florida to the Middle District of Florida. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 100-hr-4393 | 100 | hr | 4393 | Judicial Discipline and Impeachment Reform Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-04-14 | 1988-04-14 | Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 2 | Judicial Discipline and Impeachment Reform Act of 1988 - Title I: Judicial Discipline - Amends the Federal judicial code to modify the procedures for disciplining Federal judges. Allows the Judicial Conference to transmit to the House of Representatives a determination that consideration of impeachment may be warranted where a judge or magistrate has been convicted of a felony and opportunity for appeal has been exhausted. Permits the reimbursement of attorneys' fees and expenses where a complaint against a Federal judge or magistrate has been dismissed. Title II: National Commission on Judicial Impeachment - National Commission on Judicial Impeachment Act - Establishes the National Commission on Judicial Impeachment to: (1) investigate and study the problems and issues involved in the appointment and tenure (including discipline and removal) of article III judges; (2) evaluate the advisability of proposing alternatives to current arrangements with respect to such problems and issues; and (3) prepare and submit to the Congress, the Chief Justice, and the President a report detailing the findings and conclusions of the Commission. Terminates the Commission 30 days after the submission of such report. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-28T20:07:51Z | |
| 100-hr-4366 | 100 | hr | 4366 | Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Establishment Act | Law | 1988-04-13 | 1988-04-28 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | F000046 | 2 | Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Establishment Act - Amends the District of Columbia Code to establish the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia (Court) consisting of a chief justice and four associate justices with jurisdiction over appeals from final orders and judgments of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals that meet specified criteria. Allows the Court, at its discretion, to certify a case for review before it has been determined by the D.C. Court of Appeals, but only under limited circumstances described in this Act. Allows the Court to answer questions of law certified to it by the U.S. Supreme Court, a Court of Appeals of the United States, or the highest court of any State, if a question of D.C. law may be determinative of the cause pending in the certifying court. Requires the Court to conduct business in accordance with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure unless it elects to modify such rules. Directs the chief justice of the Court to annually summon the active judges of the D.C. courts to a Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia for the purpose of advising as to means of improving the administration of justice within the District of Columbia. Allows the chief justice to temporarily assign justices to and from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the Court when necessary. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Code and the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act. Sets forth qualifications and appointment procedures for justices and judges of a D.C. court. Describes administrative features of the new count. | 2025-08-28T20:07:30Z | |
| 100-hr-4358 | 100 | hr | 4358 | Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-04-12 | 1988-05-17 | Clean Bill H.R.4612 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 4 | Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to include the judicial and legislative branches of Government within the definition of the term "Federal agency." States that, for actions brought under such Act, the United States shall be entitled to all defenses otherwise available to an employee of the United States, including presidential, judicial, prosecutorial, and legislative immunity. Makes such Act the exclusive remedy for actions brought against the United States for injury or loss of property, personal injury, or death resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of Government employee acting within the scope of their office or employment. States that this restriction shall not apply to cognizable actions against Government employees for money damages for a violation of the Constitution. Provides that, upon certification by the Attorney General that the employee was acting within the scope of the employee's office or employment at the time of the incident out of which the claim arose, any action commenced upon such claim in a U.S. district court shall be deemed an action against the United States under the provisions of such Act, and the United States shall be substituted as the party defendant. States that such certification shall conclusively establish scope of office or employment for the purpose of removing such an action to a U.S. district court. | 2025-08-28T20:06:59Z | |
| 100-hr-4340 | 100 | hr | 4340 | Retirement and Survivors' Annuities for Bankruptcy Judges and Magistrates Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-03-31 | 1988-07-11 | House Incorporated this Measure in S.1630 as an Amendment. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 51 | (Measure passed House, amended) Retirement and Survivors' Annuities for Bankruptcy Judges and Magistrates Act of 1988 - Amends Federal law to establish a new retirement system for bankruptcy judges and magistrates with 15 or more years of service (full annuity), or at least eight years of service (reduced annuity), upon attaining age 65. Entitles a bankruptcy judge or magistrate who has served at least five years to disability retirement. Provides for cost-of-living adjustments in such retirement system. Requires each bankruptcy judge or magistrate who elects an annuity under this Act to notify the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Declares that such judge or magistrate shall not be entitled to an annuity under the civil service systems. Declares this Act applicable to service on or after October 1, 1979. Provides for making payments which would otherwise be made to a bankruptcy judge or magistrate to another person to the extent provided for under the terms of any court order or court-approved property settlement agreement incident to any court decree of divorce, annulment, or legal separation. Provides for deducting amounts from the salary of a bankruptcy judge or magistrate who elects an annuity under this Act. Allows such persons to make deposits for prior service. Declares that a bankruptcy judge or magistrate who retires and thereafter practices law forfeits all rights to an annuity under this Act, unless previously the bankruptcy judge or magistrate filed an election which freezes the annuity. Provides that such annuitants who do practice law are barred from being recalled to service. Provides for the payment of the lump-sum credit of any bankruptcy judge or magistrate who leaves office prior to such person's eligibility to receive an annuity. Establishes the Judicial Officers' Retirement Fund for the payment of annuities, refunds, and other payments under this Act. Authorizes appropriations as necessary for the unfunded liability of the Fund. Establishes transition pr… | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 100-hr-4309 | 100 | hr | 4309 | A bill to make surviving spouses of judicial officials who died before October 1, 1986, eligible for increased annuities which are effective as of that date. | Law | 1988-03-30 | 1988-08-10 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] | VT | R | J000072 | 3 | Amends the Judicial Improvements Act of 1985 to provide increased annuities for the surviving spouses of judicial officials who died before October 1, 1986. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 100-hr-4317 | 100 | hr | 4317 | Professionals' Liability Reform Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-03-30 | 1988-05-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness. | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 10 | Professionals' Liability Reform Act of 1988 - Establishes certain limitations and procedures regarding professional liability actions. Preempts inconsistent State laws. Provides that nothing in this Act shall prohibit any State from developing or implementing alternative procedures for: (1) expediting the adjudication of professional liability claims; (2) resolving professional liability disputes; or (3) compensating for harm caused by professional services. Requires the claimant, in any professional liability action, to establish: (1) that the professional negligently rendered professional services and that such negligence was the proximate cause of the harm; or (2) in a claim for economic injury, that the professional negligently rendered professional services to and for the direct and intended benefit of the claimant, and such services were the proximate cause of the harm. Requires the claimant to establish that, at the time such services were provided, knowledge of the circumstances that caused the harm and a practical means to eliminate such circumstances were reasonably available. States that a professional shall not be liable in a professional liability action in which: (1) the professional's services were rendered to an agency of the Federal or State government; (2) Federal or State contract specifications existed which were material to the claim; and (3) the services rendered conformed to such specifications. Permits future damage awards exceeding $100,000 to be made by periodic payments. Requires that damage awards be offset by any amount received as compensation for the same injury. Establishes a contingency fee schedule for plaintiffs' attorneys. States that the principles of comparative liability shall apply unless persons engaged in concerted action which proximately caused the harm. Permits the awarding of punitive damages only where the conduct of the defendant: (1) manifested a malicious and reckless disregard for safety; and (2) constituted an extreme departure from accepted standards of … | 2025-08-28T20:06:52Z | |
| 100-hr-4238 | 100 | hr | 4238 | State Justice Institute Authorization Act | Law | 1988-03-23 | 1988-03-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 8 | State Justice Institute Authorization Act - Amends the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 to authorize appropriations for FY 1989 through 1991 to carry out the activities of the State Justice Institute. States that officers and employees of the Institute shall be considered Federal employees for the purpose of certifying vouchers for the disbursement of funds by the Secretary of the Treasury. Allows Institute funds to be used to conduct research on alternative means for using judicial personnel in court decisionmaking activities. Provides that such funds may no longer be used to assist State and local courts in meeting requirements of Federal law applicable to recipients of Federal funds. States that grant recipients who file a timely application for refunding shall no longer receive automatic interim funding. Establishes certain restrictions on the disclosure of information by officers and employees of the Institute, and by recipients of Institute assistance. | 2025-08-28T20:07:17Z | |
| 100-hr-4160 | 100 | hr | 4160 | A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize the appointment of one additional bankruptcy judge for the eastern district of Texas. | Law | 1988-03-16 | 1988-04-28 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] | TX | D | B000880 | 0 | Amends the judicial code to increase the number of bankruptcy judgeships for the eastern district of Texas. | 2021-06-10T21:18:41Z | |
| 100-hr-4109 | 100 | hr | 4109 | A bill to amend section 118(a) of title 28, United States Code, to require that district court shall be held at Pottsville, Pennsylvania. | Law | 1988-03-08 | 1988-08-10 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] | PA | D | Y000014 | 0 | Provides that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania shall be held in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in addition to those places currently provided by law. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 100-hr-4064 | 100 | hr | 4064 | A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges. | Law | 1988-03-02 | 1988-11-03 | Became Public Law No: 100-587. | House | Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] | CO | D | S000142 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the judicial code to increase the number of bankruptcy judgeships in the District of Alaska, the District of Colorado, the District of Kansas, the Eastern District of Kentucky, the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, and the District of Arizona. | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 100-hr-3999 | 100 | hr | 3999 | A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide that volunteer public safety personnel shall be excused from jury service upon individual request. | Law | 1988-02-24 | 1988-02-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1] | NY | D | H000670 | 33 | Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that volunteer public safety personnel (firefighters or members of a rescue squad or ambulance crew) shall be excused from jury service upon individual request. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 100-hr-3902 | 100 | hr | 3902 | A bill to specify the burden of proof in certain Federal civil suits relating to conditions in State penal facilities. | Law | 1988-02-03 | 1988-02-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2] | AR | D | R000354 | 0 | States that the burden of proof in Federal civil suits regarding overcrowding in State penal facilities in violation of the eighth amendment shall be by clear and convincing evidence. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 100-hr-3867 | 100 | hr | 3867 | Child Abuse Court Reform Act of 1988 | Law | 1988-01-27 | 1988-02-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-21] | NY | R | F000141 | 1 | Child Abuse Court Reform Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to provide a hearsay exception with respect to statements by children (under the age of 14) regarding their sexual or physical abuse, if: (1) the court finds the statement has circumstantial guarantees of trustworthiness; and (2) there is a substantial likelihood that the child would suffer serious emotional or psychological harm if required to testify. | 2025-08-28T20:08:45Z | |
| 100-hr-3872 | 100 | hr | 3872 | A bill to amend section 2680(a) of title 28, United States Code, to narrow the discretionary function exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act. | Law | 1988-01-27 | 1988-04-14 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] | UT | D | O000156 | 2 | Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to provide that the Government may be held liable for damages resulting from negligent acts committed during the implementation of a discretionary function or duty. States that the exception provided policy decisions respecting such discretionary functions or duties shall continue. | 2021-06-10T21:13:43Z | |
| 100-s-1996 | 100 | s | 1996 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to United States District Court jurisdiction regarding certain actions involving citizens of the United States and foreign persons. | Law | 1987-12-21 | 1988-05-25 | Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 1 | Amends the Federal judicial code to grant U.S. district courts personal jurisdiction over citizens and subjects of foreign states in actions relating to the purchase or use of a product manufactured outside of the United States (provided such citizen or subject knew or should have known that the product would be imported for sale or use in the United States). Permits removal of such actions (without regard to whether all interested parties were properly joined and served) to an appropriate Federal district court. States that the law of the place of injury shall govern all issues concerning liability and damages in such actions. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-s-1983 | 100 | s | 1983 | A bill to amend Title 28, United States Code. | Law | 1987-12-19 | 1988-01-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 1 | Amends the Federal judicial code to increase the number of bankruptcy judgeships in the District of Alaska. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-3763 | 100 | hr | 3763 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, relating to foreign sovereign immunity, with respect to certain activities of foreign governments, and for other purposes. | Law | 1987-12-15 | 1988-09-07 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 920. | House | Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] | CA | D | B000410 | 5 | (Measure passed House, amended) Amends the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to provide that the determination of whether an activity is commercial in character shall not be affected by the fact that the activity involves acts or undertakings requiring the exercise of governmental authority. Declares that neither the Federal act of state doctrine nor the doctrine of sovereign immunity shall constitute grounds to refuse to enforce or confirm any arbitral award. Authorizes prejudgment attachment to secure satisfaction against an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state in certain circumstances. Provides for execution of a judgment against a broader range of commercial property owned by a foreign state. | 2021-06-10T21:11:45Z | |
| 100-hr-3726 | 100 | hr | 3726 | A bill to amend section 371 of title 28, United States Code, to allow a Federal judge who is at least 60 years of age and has completed 20 years of service to retire from regular active service. | Law | 1987-12-09 | 1988-08-10 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2] | PA | D | G000402 | 79 | Amends the Federal judicial code to allow Federal judges who have attained the age of 60 and completed 20 years of service to retire from regular active service. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 100-hr-3685 | 100 | hr | 3685 | A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to increase from $25,000 to $40,000 the maximum amount that the United States may pay in settlement of a claim against the United States made by a member of the uniformed services or by an officer or employee of the Government. | Law | 1987-12-02 | 1988-10-31 | Became Public Law No: 100-565. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 0 | Increases from $25,000 to $40,000 the maximum amount that the head of a Federal agency may pay in settlement of a claim against the Government made by a member of the uniformed services under the jurisdiction of such agency or by an officer or employee of the agency for damage to, or loss of, personal property incident to service. | 2022-12-13T14:57:01Z | |
| 100-hr-3662 | 100 | hr | 3662 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to U.S. District Court jurisdiction regarding certain actions involving citizens of the United States and foreign persons. | Law | 1987-11-19 | 1988-03-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] | KS | D | G000240 | 18 | Amends the Federal judicial code to grant U.S. district courts personal jurisdiction over citizens and subjects of foreign states in actions relating to the purchase or use of a product manufactured outside of the United States (provided such citizen or subject knew or should have known that the product would be imported for sale or use in the United States). Permits removal of such actions (without regard to whether all interested parties were properly joined and served) to an appropriate Federal district court. States that the law of the place of injury shall govern all issues concerning liability and damages in such actions. | 2021-06-10T21:09:40Z | |
| 100-s-1867 | 100 | s | 1867 | Court Interpreter Amendments Act of 1988 | Law | 1987-11-13 | 1988-10-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 7 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Court Interpreter Amendments Act of 1988 - Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to establish a program to facilitate the use of certified and otherwise qualified interpreters in judicial proceedings instituted by the United States. Requires the Director to certify interpreters for the hearing impaired and persons who speak only or primarily a language other than English. Authorizes the Director to certify interpreters: (1) for any language if the Director determines a need; (2) upon request of the Judicial Conference of the United States; and (3) upon request from the judicial council of a circuit and approval of the Judicial Conference. Bases certification on the results of criterion-referenced performance examinations. Requires the Director to establish criteria for the selection of otherwise qualified interpreters to provide services: (1) in languages for which no interpreters have been certified; and (2) where no certified interpreter is reasonably available. Requires the Director to maintain a list of all certified interpreters. Calls for periodic, rather than annual, reporting in connection with the use and performance of interpreters. Subjects their fees to periodic review. Requires the clerk or district executive of a court to secure the services of interpreters for proceedings initiated by the United States. Directs the presiding judicial official, upon the motion of any party, to determine whether to require electronic sound recording of judicial proceedings during which an interpreter is used. Describes criteria to be considered when making the determination. Requires the portions of grand jury proceedings in which an interpreter is used to be electronically sound-recorded if the accused so moves. Authorizes appropriations for the establishment of the interpreter program. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hjres-400 | 100 | hjres | 400 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to the continuance in office of judges of inferior courts. | Law | 1987-11-05 | 1987-11-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7] | TN | R | S001075 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Limits the tenure of judges of inferior Federal courts to ten years, unless a presidential nomination for a continuance in office meets with Senate approval. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 100-hr-3551 | 100 | hr | 3551 | United States Marshals Service Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-10-27 | 1987-11-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 2 | United States Marshals Service Act of 1987 - Establishes the United States Marshals Service as a bureau within the Department of Justice. Directs the President to appoint a United States marshal for each judicial district of the United States and for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Sets forth procedures for filling vacancies in the office of a U.S. marshal. Specifies the powers and duties of the Service. Allows the Attorney General to exempt the procurement of contract services under the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund from certain procurement guidelines if necessary to maintain the security and confidentiality of related criminal investigations. Prescribes a schedule of fees that the Service may collect. Authorizes the Attorney General to use funds appropriated to the Service for the support of U.S. prisoners in non-Federal institutions. | 2025-08-28T20:08:06Z | |
| 100-hr-3462 | 100 | hr | 3462 | A bill to amend Rule 47(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require the court to permit each side to examine prospective jurors. | Law | 1987-10-09 | 1987-10-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2] | MO | R | B001036 | 3 | Amends the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to provide certain guidelines with respect to the examination of prospective jurors. | 2021-06-10T21:04:23Z | |
| 100-hr-3442 | 100 | hr | 3442 | A bill to require reports relating to certain contributions received for the purpose of supporting or defeating the confirmation of a Supreme Court nominee by the Senate. | Law | 1987-10-07 | 1987-10-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6] | MO | R | C000618 | 6 | Establishes reporting requirements for persons who receive contributions for the purpose of supporting or defeating the Senate confirmation of a Supreme Court nominee. Requires a report to the Clerk of the House of Representatives with respect to each incremental total of $5,000 of contributions or expenditures. Requires such report: (1) to be filed not later than five days after the applicable incremental total is attained; and (2) to contain the name, address, description of occupation or business, amount, and other identifying information relating to any contribution or expenditure of $100 or more. Directs the Clerk, in carrying out this Act, to apply the principles and procedures applicable to contributions and expenditures under the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. | 2021-06-10T21:03:45Z | |
| 100-hr-3369 | 100 | hr | 3369 | A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize the appointment of one additional bankruptcy judge for the district of Kansas. | Law | 1987-09-30 | 1987-10-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] | KS | D | G000240 | 2 | Amends the judicial code to increase the number of bankruptcy judgeships in the District of Kansas. | 2021-06-10T21:02:22Z | |
| 100-hr-3358 | 100 | hr | 3358 | A bill to amend section 376 of title 28, United States Code, to allow cost-of-living adjustments in judicial survivors annuities, and to increase existing annuities by 10 percent. | Law | 1987-09-29 | 1987-10-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] | MS | D | M000865 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code to: (1) allow cost-of-living adjustments in judicial survivors' annuities (adjustments are currently based upon increases in judicial salaries); and (2) increase existing annuities by ten percent. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 100-hjres-364 | 100 | hjres | 364 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit Congress to grant power to bodies in the judicial branch to remove judges for cause. | Law | 1987-09-17 | 1987-10-27 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4] | WI | D | K000259 | 13 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants the Congress power to authorize the removal, for impeachable offenses, of Article III judges by bodies consisting of other judges of those courts. Allows the Supreme Court to review and reverse such decisions. | 2021-06-10T20:26:10Z | |
| 100-hr-3240 | 100 | hr | 3240 | Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-09-09 | 1987-12-03 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1] | MI | D | C000714 | 1 | Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act of 1987 - Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute (RICO) to modify the definitional section. Provides additional predicate offenses, which include: (1) prostitution involving minors; (2) the sexual exploitation of children; (3) the destruction of aircraft facilities; (4) forgery of securities; (5) theft or bribery in benefit programs; (6) hostage taking; and (7) murder-for-hire. Includes a separate definition of "fraudulent activity." (Such activities were included within the definition of "racketeering activity.") Provides increased criminal penalties for RICO violations which result in death. Allows the U.S. district court, in civil claims arising from RICO violations, to: (1) provide injunctive relief; (2) award the United States treble damages; and (3) require any party filing an improper or frivolous pleading, motion, or paper to pay certain costs, including attorney fees. Allows the United States to intervene in any such action if the proceeding is of general public importance. Establishes a five-year statute of limitations for such actions. States that civil RICO claims shall be subject to settlement by arbitration. States that no civil action may be brought under such Act if the elements of the fraudulent activity involve: (1) domestic relations; (2) products liability; (3) decedents' estates; or (4) a landlord-tenant dispute. States that no such action may be brought by a person in connection with and during a labor dispute. Allows any State attorney general to bring a civil action as parens patriae on behalf of any individuals residing in such State who are injured as a result of a RICO violation. Allows the court to order the defendant to pay the costs of investigation and prosecution. Urges the National Association of Attorneys General to form a State RICO committee to promulgate advisory guidelines on the use of RICO by State and local governments. | 2025-08-28T20:04:56Z | |
| 100-hr-3191 | 100 | hr | 3191 | Commission on War Reparations for Guam Act | Law | 1987-08-07 | 1988-08-04 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large] | GU | R | B000551 | 0 | Commission on War Reparations for Guam Act - Establishes the Commission on War Reparations for Guam under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior. Authorizes the Commission to receive, examine, adjudicate, and render final decisions on Guamanians' claims for damages arising from loss of life or physical injury, forced labor or internment in concentration camps, loss of property without compensation, or sexual abuse and assault which resulted from the hostilities between the United States and Japan during World War II. Directs the Commission to require each claimant to establish a claim by a preponderance of the evidence. Authorizes the Commission to issue subpoenas. Requires the Commission to notify each claimant of the approval or denial of a claim. Entitles claimants whose claims are denied or approved for less than the full amount to a hearing before the Commission on such claims. Requires the Commission to adopt a schedule of maximum compensation for claims. Requires the Commission, after all claims have been adjudicated, to certify the amount of approved claims to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment from the Guam Claims Fund. Allows the Commission to appoint staff without regard to specified civil service laws. Provides that the final date for the filing of claims may not be more than one year after the appointment of the Commission. Requires the Commission to publicize the provisions of this Act in Guam and to assist and advise all persons entitled to file claims. Requires the Commission to complete its affairs within one year after the deadline for filing claims. Requires the Commission to submit a final report to the Secretary of the Interior and to the Congress certifying: (1) a list of all claims approved; (2) a list of all claims denied; and (3) a copy of the decision rendered on each claim. Terminates the Commission one year after the date on which the final report is submitted to the Congress. Establishes in the Treasury the Guam Claims Fund for the payment of Guamanians' claims ap… | 2025-08-28T20:06:14Z | |
| 100-hr-3227 | 100 | hr | 3227 | Federal Courts Study Commission Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-08-07 | 1988-08-10 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Federal Courts Study Commission Act of 1987 - Establishes the Federal Courts Study Commission on Judicial Administration. Describes the duties, membership, and powers of the Commission. Directs the Commission to: (1) evaluate the procedures, staffing, and administration of the courts of the United States; (2) make recommendations for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of such courts; and (3) report such recommendations to the President and the Congress within two years after the effective date of this Act. Terminates the Commission 60 days after the submission of such report. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-28T20:08:48Z | |
| 100-s-1630 | 100 | s | 1630 | Retirement and Survivors' Annuities for Bankruptcy Judges and Magistrates Act of 1988 | Law | 1987-08-07 | 1988-11-15 | Became Public Law No: 100-659. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 15 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 100-1072) Retirement and Survivors' Annuities for Bankruptcy Judges and Magistrates Act of 1988 - Amends Federal law to establish a new retirement system for bankruptcy judges and magistrates with 14 or more years of service (full annuity), or at least eight years of service (reduced annuity), upon attaining age 65. Entitles a bankruptcy judge or magistrate who has served at least five years to disability retirement. Provides for cost-of-living adjustments in such retirement system. Requires each bankruptcy judge or magistrate who elects an annuity under this Act to notify the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Declares that such judge or magistrate shall not be entitled to an annuity under the civil service systems. Declares this Act applicable to service on or after October 1, 1979. Provides for making payments which would otherwise be made to a bankruptcy judge or magistrate to another person to the extent provided for under the terms of any court order or court-approved property settlement agreement incident to any court decree of divorce, annulment, or legal separation. Provides for deducting amounts from the salary of a bankruptcy judge or magistrate who elects an annuity under this Act. Allows such persons to make deposits for prior service. Declares that a bankruptcy judge or magistrate who retires and thereafter practices law forfeits all rights to an annuity under this Act, unless previously the bankruptcy judge or magistrate filed an election which freezes the annuity. Provides that such annuitants who do practice law are barred from being recalled to service. Declares that a bankruptcy judge or magistrate who accepts civil office or employment under the Federal Government must forfeit all rights to an annuity during the period of such employment. Provides for the payment of the lump-sum credit of any bankruptcy judge or magistrate who leaves office prior to such person's eligibility to receive an annuity. Establishes the Ju… | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-3152 | 100 | hr | 3152 | Court Reform and Access to Justice Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-08-06 | 1988-06-14 | Clean Bill H.R.4807 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 0 | Court Reform and Access to Justice Act of 1987 - Title I: Mandatory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court - Repeals provisions of the Federal judicial code authorizing any party (in a proceeding to which the United States is a party) to appeal directly to the Supreme Court from a Federal court order which declares an Act of Congress unconstitutional. Repeals Supreme Court mandatory jurisdiction with respect to Federal appellate court decisions holding State statutes unconstitutional. Repeals Supreme Court mandatory jurisdiction with respect to decisions of State courts (including Puerto Rico) which hold: (1) a Federal treaty or statute invalid; or (2) a State law invalid. Title II: Rules Enabling Act - Amends the Federal judicial code with respect to the Supreme Court's power to prescribe Federal rules of civil procedure (including bankruptcy rules). Grants the Supreme Court power to prescribe rules of evidence. (Currently, the Supreme Court has the power to prescribe amendments to rules of evidence which are promulgated by the Congress.) Authorizes the Judicial Conference of the United States to appoint committees to recommend Federal rules of practice, procedure, and evidence. Directs the Judicial Conference to appoint a standing committee on rules of practice, procedure, and evidence to review all committee recommendations. Sets forth procedures for the consideration of proposed rules. Requires the Judicial Conference to: (1) compile rules and orders with regard to procedures dealing with judicial discipline; and (2) review procedural rules for consistency with the Conference's rules of practice, procedure, and evidence. Requires each judicial council to review certain district court rules for consistency with rules prescribed by the Supreme Court. Authorizes each council to modify or abrogate any rule found to be inconsistent. Amends the Federal criminal code to rescind the power of the Supreme Court to prescribe rules of criminal practice and procedure for: (1) trials held by magistrates; and (2) appea… | 2025-08-28T20:05:09Z | |
| 100-s-1608 | 100 | s | 1608 | United States Claims Court Improvement Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-08-06 | 1988-03-04 | Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 0 | United States Claims Court Improvement Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal judicial code with respect to the salaries and benefits of judges of the U.S. Claims Court (making such salaries and benefits equal those of U.S. Tax Court judges) and the administration of such court (allowing the Claims Court to contract for certain services and granting such court the same subpoena and incidental powers as the U.S. Tax Court). Deems the clerk, court executive (to be appointed by the chief judge of the Claims Court), and all employees of the Claims Court to be officers and employees of the judicial branch of the Federal Government. Sets forth provisions permitting the recall of eligible persons to serve as senior Claims Court judges. | 2025-08-28T20:08:59Z | |
| 100-hr-3083 | 100 | hr | 3083 | Tort Liability Reform Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-08-04 | 1988-04-14 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2] | NE | R | D000065 | 3 | Tort Liability Reform Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to provide certain limitations and procedures with regard to tort actions seeking recovery for damages exceeding $10,000 against the United States. Requires a pretrial hearing to be held within 30 to 60 days after the filing of an action. Directs the hearing official (special master) to: (1) evaluate the nature and the merit of the pending claim; (2) set a timetable for expediting the action; and (3) report to the court. Requires that future damages awards exceeding $100,000 be made by periodic payments. Requires that damage awards be offset by any amount received as compensation for the same injury from other sources. States that for any claim to which this Act applies: (1) a defendant may be jointly and severally liable for damages for economic losses; and (2) a defendant shall be liable only for that portion of an award for noneconomic losses for which he is individually responsible (unless the defendant acted deliberately to pursue a common plan or design with another person). Allows any defendant held jointly and severally liable to bring an action for indemnity or contribution against any person with whom they are jointly liable. Makes any attorney whose conduct is calculated for delay, or is found to be in bad faith, subject to pecuniary sanctions by the court. | 2025-08-28T20:06:35Z | |
| 100-hr-3053 | 100 | hr | 3053 | Economic Statute of Repose Act | Law | 1987-07-29 | 1987-08-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] | PA | R | S000146 | 5 | Economic Statute of Repose Act - Establishes a statute of repose (based upon the useful life of a product) for civil actions brought for damages for death or personal injury resulting from the use of a product of a character subject to the allowance for depreciation under the Internal Revenue Code. | 2025-08-28T20:08:55Z | |
| 100-hr-3032 | 100 | hr | 3032 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the appointment of one additional district judge for the District of Connecticut. | Law | 1987-07-28 | 1987-08-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | M000992 | 5 | Amends the judicial code to provide for the appointment of one additional district judge for the District of Connecticut. | 2021-06-10T20:58:14Z | |
| 100-hr-2983 | 100 | hr | 2983 | A bill to amend chapter 96 of title 18, United States Code. | Law | 1987-07-22 | 1987-12-03 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] | VA | D | B000657 | 33 | Amends the Federal criminal code to change the name of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute to Pattern of Unlawful Activity. Revises the civil action requirements for persons aggrieved by RICO violations. Permits governments as well as persons to bring such an action. Provides for the recovery of treble damages: (1) where a government entity has been injured as a result of such violations; or (2) for persons injured by such violations, if a criminal conviction of the defendant is obtained. Allows a person aggrieved by a RICO violation to recover punitive damages under certain circumstances. Lists factors to be considered in determining the amount of punitive damages, including: (1) the degree of culpability of the defendant; (2) any history of similar conduct by the defendant; and (3) the number of persons victimized. Allows a government entity aggrieved by a RICO violation to recover punitive damages if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted in conscious and wanton disregard of the consequences. Requires the court to award the prevailing party a reasonable attorney's fee. Sets a statute of limitations for such actions of: (1) three years after the cause of action accrues; (2) three years after the conduct causing the injury terminates; or (3) two years after the date of the criminal conviction (required for a treble damage cause of action). Provides an affirmative defense where the defendant acted in good faith and in reliance upon a directly applicable regulatory action, approval, or interpretation of law by an authorized State agency. | 2021-06-10T20:57:35Z | |
| 100-s-1523 | 100 | s | 1523 | A bill to amend chapter 96 of title 18, United States Code. | Law | 1987-07-22 | 1988-08-08 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 875. | Senate | Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] | OH | D | M000678 | 1 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 100-459) Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act to make the standard of proof for the issuance of equitable relief under the civil remedy provisions "a preponderance of the evidence" (unless punitive damages are recoverable). Authorizes governmental entities to sue under civil RICO for monetary damages. Specifies that all governmental entities besides units of local government, other than "units of general local government", (any general purpose political subdivision of a State which has the power to levy taxes and spend funds, as well as general corporate and police powers) may, upon proof by a preponderance of the evidence, recover treble damages, costs, and attorneys' fees. Specifies that such an action must be brought by the following individuals: (1) the Attorney General, or other legal officer authorized to sue, if the injury is to the business or property of the United States; (2) the chief legal officer of a State, if the injury is to the State; (3) the chief legal officer, or other legal officer authorized to sue, of a municipality if the injury is to the local government; or (4) the court-appointed trustee, if the injury is to the enterprise for which a trustee has been appointed. Makes individual plaintiffs suing under civil RICO eligible to recover only actual (currently, treble) damages, costs, and a reasonable attorney's fee. Makes an exception (in which case recovery of punitive damages of up to twice the actual damages may be allowed) upon a showing by "clear and convincing evidence" that the defendant acted in "conscious and wanton disregard of the consequences of the defendant's actions to the plaintiff" in the case of: (1) a unit of local government other than a unit of general local government; (2) a natural person or certain qualifying organizations, if such person or organization is injured by conduct proscribed by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (3) a natural person who… | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-s-1512 | 100 | s | 1512 | A bill to provide that in judicial actions against State judges, such judges shall not be held liable for attorney fees. | Law | 1987-07-21 | 1988-02-26 | Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 3 | Amends the Civil Rights Attorney's Fee Awards Act of 1976 to provide that State justices, judges, and judicial officers shall not be liable for any costs (including attorney fees) in any proceeding brought against such justice, judge, or official for actions taken in an official capacity. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-s-1515 | 100 | s | 1515 | A bill to prohibit injunctive relief, or an award of damages, against a judicial officer for action taken in an official capacity. | Law | 1987-07-21 | 1988-09-28 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1011. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 10 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 100-556) Amends the Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act of 1976 and other Federal civil rights law to provide that a judicial official (includes both State and Federal judges) shall not be liable for any costs, including attorney fees, or injunctive relief in any proceeding brought against the official for an act or omission committed in his or her judicial capacity. Creates an exception if the action was clearly in excess of the official's jurisdiction or, in the case of injunctive relief, if a declaratory decree was violated or declaratory relief was unavailable. Prohibits a Federal court from issuing an injunctive or declaratory order against a State judicial officer for an act or omission committed in the official's judicial capacity unless there is no adequate remedy in State court and there is imminent danger of irreparable harm to the petitioner. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-2939 | 100 | hr | 2939 | Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-07-15 | 1987-12-15 | Became Public Law No: 100-191. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 7 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 100-452) Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 1987 - Revises the current statute regarding the appointment and duties of independent counsels. Requires the Attorney General to conduct a preliminary investigation whenever information is received sufficient to constitute grounds to investigate whether persons subject to this Act may have violated a criminal law other than a Class B or C misdemeanor or an infraction. Extends the overall cap on the time that covered persons are subject to such Act from two years to three years. Provides that this Act applies to any officer of the principal national campaign committee who exercised authority at the national level during the incumbency of the President. Requires the Attorney General to determine the need for a preliminary investigation not later than 15 days after information is first received. Requires the Attorney General to determine during the 15 days whether such information is specific and from a credible source. Requires the Attorney General, when information is received which involves the Attorney General or a person with whom the Attorney General has a personal or financial relationship, to designate the next most senior officer in the Department ofJustice who does not have such conflict of interest to perform the duties of the Attorney General in such case. Requires such designation to be in writing to the division of the court established for the purpose of appointing independent counsels (a division of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia). Requires the Attorney General to notify the division of the court of the commencement of a preliminary investigation and the date of such commencement. Prohibits the Attorney General from basing a determination under this Act that information about a violation of criminal law by a person is not specific and from a credible source upon another determination that such person lacked the state of mind required for the violation of criminal law. Prohibits the… | 2023-02-21T17:56:21Z | |
| 100-hr-2964 | 100 | hr | 2964 | Federal Constitutional Convention Applications Act | Law | 1987-07-15 | 1987-07-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10] | NY | D | S000148 | 9 | Federal Constitutional Convention Applications Act - Requires an application by a State for a constitutional convention to contain a certified resolution which requests a convention for: (1) the general purpose of considering amendments to the Constitution; or (2) consideration of amendments to the Constitution relating to one or more specified subjects. Sets forth a procedure for States in the adoption or rescission of a resolution requesting the calling of a convention. Provides for the transmittal of an application to the congressional committees on the Judiciary and for its printing in the Congressional Record. Declares that an application is effective for seven years after the date it is printed in the Record. Requires that both Houses of Congress agree to a concurrent resolution calling for a convention whenever they determine that at least two-thirds of the States have submitted valid applications for the calling of a constitutional convention upon the same subject. | 2025-08-28T20:05:44Z | |
| 100-s-1482 | 100 | s | 1482 | Judicial Improvements and Access to Justice Act | Law | 1987-07-10 | 1988-10-18 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Judicial Improvements and Access to Justice Act - Title I: Federal Courts Study Committee - Federal Courts Study Act - Establishes within the Judicial Conference of the United States the Federal Courts Study Committee on the future of the Federal Judiciary. Describes the purposes, membership, and powers of the Commission. Directs the Committee to: (1) conduct a complete study of both Federal and State courts; (2) report results to the President, the Judicial Conference of the United States, the State Justice Institute, the Chief Justice of the United States, the Conference of Chief Justices, and the Congress within 15 months after the effective date of this title; (3) recommend revisions to the laws of the United States; and (4) develop a long-range plan for the judicial system. Terminates the Committee 60 days following submission of its required report. Authorizes FY 1989 through 1990 appropriations. Title II: Federal Jurisdiction - Diversity Reform - Increases from $10,000 to $50,000 the amount in controversy required as a basis for Federal district court jurisdiction. Amends diversity provisions with respect to the status of representative parties and permanent resident aliens. Title III: Federal Judicial Center - Amends the Federal judicial code to establish the Federal Judicial Center Foundation as a nonprofit corporation to accept gifts of real and personal property and services made for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Federal Judicial Center. Authorizes the Federal Judicial Center to administer and use the gifts received by the Foundation. Requires gifts of money and proceeds from the sale of property received as gifts to be deposited in a separate fund in the Treasury. Requires the Foundation to submit annual reports to specified congressional committees with respect to the gifts received. Grants the Federal Judicial Center authority to: (1) implement programs to collect, preserve, and make available materials relating to the history of the judi… | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-sjres-173 | 100 | sjres | 173 | A joint resolution to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. | Law | 1987-07-08 | 1987-09-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 53 | Declares that the Congress encourages all Americans to read the Constitution within one year of its 200th anniversary and strongly encourages Members of Congress, Federal judges, and officials of the executive branch to set the example in studying this cornerstone of democratic government. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hjres-325 | 100 | hjres | 325 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office of the judges of the Supreme and inferior courts. | Law | 1987-06-25 | 1987-06-25 | Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary. | House | Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] | OH | D | A000214 | 2 | Constitutional Amendment - States that Federal judges (including Supreme Court justices): (1) shall be appointed to six-year terms; and (2) may not serve for more than 12 years. | 2021-06-10T20:25:59Z | |
| 100-hr-2721 | 100 | hr | 2721 | Federal Alternative Procedure for Dispute Resolution Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-06-18 | 1987-06-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | F000215 | 0 | Federal Alternative Procedure for Dispute Resolution Act of 1987 - Allows contracting parties to agree to settle controversies by means of an alternative dispute resolution procedure. Sets forth the procedures to be followed under such circumstances. States that a proceeding shall be conducted by a single umpire (unless otherwise provided). Grants the umpire immunity, with certain exceptions, from any claim for damages arising out of such proceeding. Permits a district court to consolidate an alternative resolution proceeding and a related court proceeding to advance expeditious use of court time. Sets forth the authority of the umpire. Lists the circumstances under which an order or ruling of an umpire may be appealed to a district court. Sets forth certain procedural rules regarding: (1) discovery; (2) multiple umpires; (3) subpoenas; and (4) evidence. Allows any party to commence a summary proceeding in a district court to vacate, modify, or correct an award. Sets forth the grounds for vacating or modifying such an award. Allows the district court to order a rehearing upon vacating an award. Declares that alternative resolution proceedings may be barred by an applicable statute of limitations. States that certain expenses and attorney fees shall be paid as provided in the award. Provides that upon the granting of an order confirming, modifying, or correcting an award, a judgment shall be entered by the court. States that there shall be no further appeal or review of that judgment. | 2025-08-28T20:06:04Z | |
| 100-hr-2722 | 100 | hr | 2722 | Courts of Appeals Arbitration Improvement Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-06-18 | 1987-06-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | F000215 | 0 | Courts of Appeals Arbitration Improvement Act of 1987 - Specifies when appeals from an arbitration decision may and may not be made. | 2025-08-28T20:07:29Z | |
| 100-hr-2586 | 100 | hr | 2586 | Retirement and Survivor Annuities for Bankruptcy Judges and Magistrates Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-06-03 | 1988-03-31 | Clean Bill H.R.4340 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 169 | Retirement and Survivor Annuities for Bankruptcy Judges and Magistrates Act of 1987 - Establishes a new retirement system for bankruptcy judges and magistrates with 14 or more years of service, or at least eight years of service, upon attaining age 65. Entitles a bankruptcy judge or magistrate who has served at least five years to disability retirement. Provides for cost-of-living adjustments in such retirement system. Requires each bankruptcy judge or magistrate who elects an annuity under this Act to notify the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Declares that such judge or magistrate shall not be entitled to an annuity under the civil service systems. Declares this Act applicable to service on or after October 1, 1979. Establishes transition provisions for incumbent judges and magistrates. Provides survivors' annuities for bankruptcy judges, magistrates, and incumbents. Authorizes the recall of retired bankruptcy judges and magistrates into service. | 2025-08-28T20:07:20Z | |
| 100-s-1315 | 100 | s | 1315 | National Professional Liability Reform Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-06-03 | 1987-06-15 | Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, OMB. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 3 | National Professional Liability Reform Act of 1987 - Establishes a program to provide development and incentive grants to States for enacting medical malpractice liability reforms. Sets forth the reforms which must be in effect for States to receive incentive grants, including: (1) requiring that future damage awards exceeding $100,000 be made by periodic payments; (2) limiting damages for noneconomic losses to $250,000; and (3) requiring that attorney fees be in accordance with a provided schedule. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require additional or alternative reforms. Requires each State receiving an incentive grant to prepare and transmit a report to the Secretary every two years describing: (1) State liability reforms enacted, adopted, or in effect; (2) activities conducted by the State with grants received under this Act; and (3) any current problems with respect to health care professional liability or health care professional liability insurance. Requires the Secretary to transmit periodic reports to the Congress summarizing the information provided by the States. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-28T20:08:02Z | |
| 100-hr-2553 | 100 | hr | 2553 | Legal Services Corporation Authorization Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-05-28 | 1987-06-09 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 0 | Legal Services Corporation Authorization Act of 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 for the Legal Services Corporation. Sets forth restrictions on the use of such funds. | 2025-08-28T20:05:22Z | |
| 100-s-1293 | 100 | s | 1293 | Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-05-28 | 1987-11-03 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 2 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 2939 passed in lieu) Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 1987 - Revises and makes permanent the current statute regarding the appointment and duties of independent counsels. Requires the Attorney General to conduct a preliminary investigation whenever information is received sufficient to constitute grounds to investigate whether persons subject to this Act may have violated a criminal law other than a petty offense. (Current law requires the violation of a criminal law other than a Class B or C misdemeanor or an infraction.) Prohibits any court, if the Attorney General determines that there is insufficient information to conduct an investigation, from ordering the Attorney General to conduct a preliminary investigation. Sets forth a time schedule for the Attorney General to file a written report with the division of the court established for the purpose of appointing independent counsels (a division of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia) if the Attorney General decides not to conduct a preliminary investigation. Includes among persons subject to this Act: (1) any officer of a campaign for the election or re-election of the President, including a campaign by a national political party, if that officer exercises authority at the national level during the period of the campaign and during the incumbency of the President, if the candidate is elected; and (2) any other person if the Attorney General determines that investigation or prosecution of such person may result in a personal, financial, or political conflict of interest. Extends the overall cap on the time that covered persons are subject to this Act from two years to five years. Requires the Attorney General to designate the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia to perform the duties of the Attorney General in cases where information concerns the Attorney General or a person with whom the Attorney General has a current or recent personal or financial relationship. Requires th… | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 100-s-1253 | 100 | s | 1253 | Legal Fees Equity Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-05-21 | 1987-05-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 1 | Legal Fees Equity Act of 1987 - Delineates criteria for the award of attorneys' fees to parties in judicial and administrative proceedings against the United States and State or local governments. Sets a maximum hourly rate of $75 for the award of attorneys' fees in civil actions. Prescribes guidelines under which courts and administrative officers are authorized to deny or reduce attorneys' fees. Requires monetary judgments to be reduced by the amount of attorneys' fees (but not more than 25 percent) where a monetary judgment is awarded and a Federal fee-shifting statute applies. Requires applications for an award of attorneys' fees to be made within a specified time after a decision has been entered. Prohibits an award of attorneys' fees where the Government can demonstrate the claims have become moot due to a change in Government policy and the pendency of such action was not a material factor in such policy change. Denies attorneys' fees for services performed subsequent to the time a written offer of settlement is made to a party, if such offer is not accepted and the relief finally obtained by the party is not more favorable to the party than the offer of settlement. Requires the Comptroller General to report annually to the President and the Congress on the amount of attorneys' fees awarded in judicial or administrative proceedings against Federal, State, or local governments. Imposes limitations on any executive or military department or any agency, board, or commission respecting the employment and compensation of outside private counsel. Authorizes such a body to retain outside private counsel only upon certification of need by the Attorney General (in accordance with set regulations). Sets a maximum hourly rate at $75. Requires the Attorney General, after consultation with the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Personnel Management and other agencies, to implement regulations governing the circumstances in which Federal agencies can retain outside private counsel. | 2025-08-28T20:05:11Z | |
| 100-s-1248 | 100 | s | 1248 | State Justice Institute Technical Amendments Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-05-20 | 1987-06-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | State Justice Institute Technical Amendments Act of 1987 - Makes technical amendments to the State Justice Institute Act of 1984. States that research and statistical information furnished under such Act: (1) shall be immune from legal process; (2) shall not, without the consent of the person furnishing such information, be admitted into evidence or used in any judicial, legislative, or administrative proceeding; and (3) shall not be used or revealed for purposes other than the purpose for which it was obtained. | 2025-08-28T20:05:27Z | |
| 100-hr-2467 | 100 | hr | 2467 | Federal Judicial Center Amendments Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-05-19 | 1987-08-06 | See H.R.3152. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 0 | Federal Judicial Center Amendments Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal judicial code to establish the Federal Judicial Center Foundation as a nonprofit corporation to accept gifts of real and personal property and services made for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Federal Judicial Center. Authorizes the Federal Judicial Center to administer and use the gifts received by the Foundation. Requires gifts of money and proceeds from the sale of property received as gifts to be deposited in a separate fund in the Treasury. Requires the Foundation to submit annual reports to specified congressional committees with respect to the gifts received. Grants the Federal Judicial Center authority to: (1) implement programs to collect, preserve, and make available materials relating to the history of the judicial branch of the Government; and (2) provide training for persons outside the judicial branch. Provides for the appointment of the Deputy Director of the Federal Judicial Center. | 2025-08-28T20:06:10Z | |
| 100-hr-2468 | 100 | hr | 2468 | A bill to amend the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 regarding the disclosure of research or statistical information furnished under that Act. | Law | 1987-05-19 | 1987-05-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 0 | Amends the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 to provide that research and statistical information furnished under such Act: (1) shall be immune from legal process; (2) shall not, without the consent of the person furnishing such information, be admitted into evidence or used in any judicial, legislative, or administrative proceeding; and (3) shall not be used or revealed for purposes other than the purpose for which it was obtained. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 100-s-1146 | 100 | s | 1146 | A bill to transfer functions of the Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals and to abolish such court. | Law | 1987-05-06 | 1987-05-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 2 | Abolishes the Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals, effective September 30, 1988. Amends the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, and the Federal judicial code to transfer the functions of such court to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-s-1134 | 100 | s | 1134 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the selection of the court of appeals to decide multiple appeals filed with respect to the same agency order. | Law | 1987-05-05 | 1988-01-08 | See H.R.1162. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 2 | Amends the Federal judicial code with regard to multiple appeals filed with respect to the same agency order to provide for consolidating the petitions for review in a court of appeals chosen by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation by random selection from among the courts of appeals in which petitions for review have been filed and received. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-2244 | 100 | hr | 2244 | A bill to permit American prisoners of war held by the Japanese after the Bataan death march to sue in the United States Claims Court. | Law | 1987-04-30 | 1987-05-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] | NM | R | L000506 | 0 | Permits surviving American prisoners of war who were held by the Japanese during World War II and who took part in the Bataan death march in the Philippine Islands to bring a class action suit in the United States Claims Court against the Government of Japan or any Japanese business entity enriched by the forced labors of such prisoners. | 2021-06-10T20:48:58Z | |
| 100-hr-2227 | 100 | hr | 2227 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that bankruptcy judges receive the same salary as district court judges. | Law | 1987-04-29 | 1987-04-29 | Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary. | House | Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] | OH | D | T000350 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that bankruptcy judges receive the same salary as U.S. district court judges. | 2021-06-10T20:48:53Z | |
| 100-hr-2127 | 100 | hr | 2127 | Court-Annexed Arbitration Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-04-22 | 1987-08-06 | See H.R.3152. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 1 | Court-Annexed Arbitration Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to empower (on an experimental basis) specified U.S. district courts to authorize the use of arbitration. Permits such courts to: (1) allow arbitration where the parties consent; and (2) require arbitration where the relief sought consists only of money damages not in excess of $100,000. Disallows referrals to arbitration where the action is based on an alleged violation of a right secured by the Constitution. Grants arbitrators the power to: (1) conduct arbitration hearings; (2) administer oaths and affirmations; and (3) make awards. Provides that the arbitration award shall be filed with the clerk of the district court and (after 30 days) entered as the judgment of the court. States that such judgment shall not: (1) be subject to review in any court of appeal; or (2) preclude any issue from being raised in any action seeking redress for a violation of any rights. Allows any party, within 30 days after the filing of an arbitration award, to demand a trial de novo in the district court. Requires the specified district courts to: (1) establish standards for the certification of arbitrators; (2) certify arbitrators; and (3) establish the amount of compensation that each arbitrator shall receive. Allows the Judicial Conference of the United States to develop interim model rules for arbitration procedure. Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to include in its annual report on Administrative Office activities statistical information regarding the implementation of this Act. Requires the Federal Judicial Center to report to the Congress on the implementation of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-28T20:06:53Z | |
| 100-hr-2128 | 100 | hr | 2128 | Courts of Appeals Arbitration Improvement Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-04-22 | 1987-08-06 | See H.R.3152. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 1 | Courts of Appeals Arbitration Improvement Act of 1987 - Specifies when appeals from an arbitration decision may and may not be made. | 2025-08-28T20:07:07Z | |
| 100-sjres-113 | 100 | sjres | 113 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the impeachment of Article III judges. | Law | 1987-04-09 | 1987-04-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 5 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants the Congress power to provide procedures for the impeachment of Article III judges. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-s-951 | 100 | s | 951 | Federal Courts Study Act | Law | 1987-04-08 | 1988-10-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 3 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Federal Courts Study Act - Establishes the Federal Courts Study Commission on the future of the Federal Judiciary. Describes the purposes, membership, and powers of the Commission. Directs the Commission to: (1) conduct a study of the jurisdiction of both Federal and State courts; (2) report study results to the President, the Chief Justice of the United States, the Judicial Conference of the United States, the Conference of Chief Justices, the State Justice Institute, and the Congress within two years after the effective date of this Act; (3) recommend revisions to the Constitution and laws of the United States; (4) collect and review studies on the effectiveness of the courts; (5) develop a long-range plan for the judicial system; and (6) beginning after the completion of the jurisdiction study, submit annual reports to the above-named parties on the condition of the judiciary. Requires the Commission to submit a final report within five years after the effective date of this Act. Terminates the Commission 90 days following submission of its final report. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1992. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-s-952 | 100 | s | 952 | A bill to improve the administration of justice by providing greater discretion to the Supreme Court in selecting the cases it will review, and for other purposes. | Law | 1987-04-08 | 1988-06-27 | Became Public Law No: 100-352. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Repeals the provision of the judicial code authorizing any party (in a proceeding to which the United States is a party) to appeal directly to the Supreme Court from a Federal court order which declares an Act of Congress unconstitutional. Repeals Supreme Court mandatory jurisdiction to hear appeals from a Federal appellate court decision holding a State statute unconstitutional. Repeals Supreme Court mandatory jurisdiction to hear appeals from decisions of the highest court of a State (including Puerto Rico) which hold that: (1) a Federal treaty or statute is invalid; or (2) a State law is valid. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-s-953 | 100 | s | 953 | A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure with respect to the examination of prospective jurors. | Law | 1987-04-08 | 1987-07-16 | Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 4 | Amends the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to provide certain guidelines with respect to the examination of prospective jurors. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-s-929 | 100 | s | 929 | Volunteer Protection Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-04-07 | 1987-06-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 10 | Volunteer Protection Act of 1987 - Prescribes circumstances under which volunteers working for nonprofit organizations or government entities shall be immune from personal civil liability. Requires each State to certify to the Secretary of Health and Human Services before the beginning of each fiscal year (commencing with FY 1989) that it has enacted or has in effect a State law which provides such immunity. Requires the Secretary to reduce by one percent the fiscal year allotment which would otherwise be made to such State to carry out the Social Services Block Grant Program under title XX of the Social Security Act if such law is not in effect. | 2025-08-28T20:06:52Z | |
| 100-hr-1947 | 100 | hr | 1947 | Magistrates' Retirement Parity Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-04-06 | 1987-06-18 | Became Public Law No: 100-53. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] | MI | D | F000270 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Magistrates' Retirement Parity Act of 1987 - Amends provisions of Federal law relating to civil service retirement to make the retirement of U.S. magistrates comparable to that of bankruptcy judges. Makes magistrates and bankruptcy judges eligible for immediate retirement after becoming age 62 and completing five years of civilian service, or after becoming 60 years of age and completing ten years of service as a bankruptcy judge or magistrate. Provides methods for computing the annuity of U.S. magistrates. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 100-hr-1955 | 100 | hr | 1955 | National Professional Liability Reform Act of 1987 | Law | 1987-04-06 | 1987-04-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] | NY | R | L000243 | 20 | National Professional Liability Reform Act of 1987 - Establishes a program to provide development and incentive grants to States for enacting medical malpractice liability reforms. Sets forth the reforms which must be in effect for States to receive incentive grants, including: (1) requiring that future damage awards exceeding $100,000 be made by periodic payments; (2) limiting damages for noneconomic losses to $250,000; and (3) requiring that attorney fees be in accordance with a provided schedule. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require additional or alternative reforms. Requires each State receiving an incentive grant to prepare and transmit a report to the Secretary every two years describing: (1) State liability reforms enacted, adopted, or in effect; (2) activities conducted by the State with grants received under this Act; and (3) any current problems with respect to health care professional liability or health care professional liability insurance. Requires the Secretary to transmit periodic reports to the Congress summarizing the information provided by the States. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-28T20:05:18Z | |
| 100-hr-1929 | 100 | hr | 1929 | Federal Courts Study Act | Law | 1987-04-02 | 1988-11-19 | For Further Action See H.R.4807. | House | Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] | KY | D | M000291 | 11 | Federal Courts Study Act - Establishes the Federal Courts Study Commission on the Future of the Federal Judiciary. Describes the purposes, membership, and powers of the Commission. Directs the Commission to: (1) conduct a study of the jurisdiction of United States courts; (2) recommend revisions to the Constitution and laws of the United States; (3) collect and review studies on the effectiveness of the courts; and (4) develop a long-range plan for the judicial system. Requires the Commission to report to the Congress and the President on such study within two years, and submit a final report not later than ten years after enactment of this Act. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its final report. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-28T20:09:12Z | |
| 100-hr-1888 | 100 | hr | 1888 | A bill to amend the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act with respect to certain activities of foreign governments. | Law | 1987-04-01 | 1987-12-15 | Clean Bill H.R.3763 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. | House | Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] | CA | D | B000410 | 3 | Amends the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to provide that the definition of "commercial activity" includes any promise to pay made by a foreign state, any debt security issued by a foreign state, and any guarantee by a foreign state of a promise to pay made by another party. Subjects a foreign state to the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States or any State in a case brought to enforce an agreement by a foreign state with or for the benefit of a private party to submit certain controversies to arbitration, or in a case to enforce an arbitration award. Provides that the Federal act of state doctrine shall not be applied on behalf of a foreign state with respect to any claim or counter claim based upon either: (1) an expropriation or other taking of property (including contract rights) without prompt and adequate compensation, or otherwise in violation of international law; or (2) a breach of contract. States that the Federal act of state doctrine shall not bar enforcement of an agreement to arbitrate or an arbitral award. Authorizes prejudgment attachment to secure satisfaction against an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state in certain circumstances. Provides for execution of a judgment against a broader range of commercial property owned by a foreign state. | 2021-06-10T20:46:59Z | |
| 100-hr-1901 | 100 | hr | 1901 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certified public accountants and enrolled agents may represent taxpayers in certain Tax Court cases involving $10,000 or less. | Law | 1987-04-01 | 1987-04-01 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] | CA | D | P000047 | 1 | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certified public accountants and enrolled agents authorized to practice before the Internal Revenue Service to represent taxpayers in certain Tax Court cases involving $10,000 or less. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z |
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