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| 104-hr-4314 | 104 | hr | 4314 | Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-09-28 | 1996-10-04 | For Further Action See S.1887. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] | CA | R | M000926 | 1 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Amendments Title II: Judicial Process Improvements Title III: Judiciary Personnel Administration, Benefits, and Protections Title IV: Judicial Financial Administration Title V: Federal Courts Study Committee Recommendations Title VI: Places of Holding Court Title VII: Miscellaneous Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1996 - Title I: Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Amendments - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize probation and pretrial services officers, if approved by the court, to carry firearms under such regulations as the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts may prescribe. Title II: Judicial Process Improvements - Amends the Federal judicial code to expand the duties of a magistrate on an emergency assignment in a judicial district other than the one for which he or she has been appointed. (Sec. 202) Provides for registration of a judgment in an action for the recovery of money or property entered in any court of appeals or bankruptcy court, as well as any district court, by filing a certified copy of the judgment, subject to specified requirements. (Sec. 203) Provides that when: (1) the office of clerk of court is vacant, the deputy clerks shall perform the duties of the clerk in the name of the last person who held that office; and (2) the clerk is incapacitated, absent, or otherwise unavailable to perform official duties, the deputy clerks shall perform such duties. (Sec. 205) Repeals a Federal judicial code provision authorizing the parties to consent to appeals of decisions by magistrate judges in civil cases to a judge of the district court in the same manner as with respect to appeals from a judgment of the district court to a court of appeals. (Sec. 206) Requires each judicial council, by January 31 of each year, to submit a report to the Administrative Office on orders entered during the preceding calendar year relating to judicial misconduct or d… | 2025-08-21T20:15:25Z | |
| 104-hr-4221 | 104 | hr | 4221 | Stephen E. LeNoir Malpractice Accountability Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-09-26 | 1996-10-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. | House | Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-9] | TX | R | S000937 | 0 | Stephen E. LeNoir Malpractice Accountability Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to make the United States liable in an action brought by a member of a uniformed service for personal injury caused by the provision of health care by a health care professional in a uniformed service, except where such injuries were sustained during a declared state of war. | 2025-08-21T20:16:21Z | |
| 104-hr-4224 | 104 | hr | 4224 | To provide for a 3-judge division of the court to determine whether cases alleging breach of secret Government contracts should be tried in court. | Law | 1996-09-26 | 1996-09-26 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] | OH | D | T000350 | 1 | Directs the Chief Justice of the United States to assign three circuit court judges or justices (which may include senior judges or retired justices) to a division of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to determine whether suits brought by persons, including foreign nationals, in Federal court for compensation for services performed for the United States pursuant to a secret Government contract may be tried by the court. Requires such division to determine whether the information that would be disclosed in adjudicating the action would do serious damage to U.S. national security or would compromise the safety and security of intelligence sources inside or outside the United States. Authorizes such division, if it determines that the case may be heard, to prescribe steps that the court shall take to protect national security and intelligence sources and methods. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) assignment and terms; (2) case referrals; (3) effect of the division's determinations; (4) other judicial assignments; (5) vacancies; and (6) support services. Makes this Act applicable to claims arising on or after December 1, 1976. | 2018-11-21T20:30:48Z | |
| 104-hr-4164 | 104 | hr | 4164 | To provide for the extension of certain authority for the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police. | Law | 1996-09-25 | 1996-09-27 | Laid on the table. See S. 2100 for further action. (consideration: CR H11446) | House | Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | H001022 | 0 | Extends until December 29, 2000, the authority for the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, and any official guest of the Supreme Court, and any Supreme Court officer or employee while engaged in the performance of official duties. | 2018-11-21T20:30:46Z | |
| 104-s-2100 | 104 | s | 2100 | A bill to provide for the extension of certain authority for the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police. | Law | 1996-09-20 | 1996-10-09 | Became Public Law No: 104-280. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Extends until December 29, 2000, the authority for the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, and any official guest of the Supreme Court, and any Supreme Court officer or employee while engaged in the performance of official duties. | 2021-10-15T23:22:10Z | |
| 104-hr-4112 | 104 | hr | 4112 | Swain County Settlement Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-09-18 | 1996-09-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands. | House | Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11] | NC | R | T000067 | 0 | Swain County Settlement Act of 1996 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete the Park Road pursuant to a specified 1943 agreement with the State of North Carolina, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Swain County, North Carolina. Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to Swain County upon completion of the road, according to prescribed conditions. Limits legal fees which may be paid for services rendered in connection with the claims settled by this Act. Imposes a penalty for violations of such fee limitation. | 2025-08-21T20:14:56Z | |
| 104-s-2058 | 104 | s | 2058 | A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for 11 circuit judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. | Law | 1996-09-06 | 1996-09-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 1 | Amends the Federal judicial code to provide for 11 (currently, 12) judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Directs that a circuit judge vacancy which existed prior to enactment of this Act not be filled. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hr-3967 | 104 | hr | 3967 | To provide for a judicial remedy for disputes arising under certain agreements with foreign entities. | Law | 1996-08-02 | 1996-08-02 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13] | NJ | D | M000639 | 0 | Provides that any person who has entered into a contract, license, or other agreement (contract) with a foreign entity before July 1, 1985, that contains a provision to settle any controversy by arbitration shall not be barred from bringing an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, including any Federal or State court, or from seeking appropriate relief from any U.S. agency to resolve any controversy. Sets a two year statute of limitations for such actions. | 2025-01-02T17:39:06Z | |
| 104-hr-3968 | 104 | hr | 3968 | Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-08-02 | 1996-10-04 | For Further Action See S.1887. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] | CA | R | M000926 | 1 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Amendments Title II: Judicial Process Improvements Title III: Judiciary Personnel Administration, Benefits, and Protections Title IV: Judicial Financial Administration Title V: Federal Courts Study Committee Recommendations Title VI: Places of Holding Court Title VII: Miscellaneous Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1996 - Title I: Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Amendments - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize probation and pretrial services officers, if approved by the court, to carry firearms under such regulations as the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts may prescribe. Title II: Judicial Process Improvements - Amends the Federal judicial code to expand the duties of a magistrate on an emergency assignment in a judicial district other than the one for which he or she has been appointed. (Sec. 202) Provides for registration of a judgment in an action for the recovery of money or property entered in any court of appeals or bankruptcy court, as well as any district court, by filing a certified copy of the judgment, subject to specified requirements. (Sec. 203) Provides that when: (1) the office of clerk of court is vacant, the deputy clerks shall perform the duties of the clerk in the name of the last person who held that office; and (2) the clerk is incapacitated, absent, or otherwise unavailable to perform official duties, the deputy clerks shall perform such duties. (Sec. 205) Repeals a Federal judicial code provision authorizing the parties to consent to appeals of decisions by magistrate judges in civil cases to a judge of the district court in the same manner as with respect to appeals from a judgment of the district court to a court of appeals. (Sec. 206) Requires each judicial council, by January 31 of each year, to submit a report to the Administrative Office on orders entered during the preceding calendar year relating to judicial misconduct or di… | 2025-04-07T15:28:56Z | |
| 104-hr-3946 | 104 | hr | 3946 | To amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide for a remedy against the United States for claims based upon conduct involving human experimentation, to provide a remedy against the United States with respect to constitutional and human rights violations, and for other purposes. | Law | 1996-08-01 | 1996-09-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. | House | Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] | NJ | D | T000317 | 3 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Federal Tort Claims Amendments Title II: Constitutional and Human Rights Violations Title I: Federal Tort Claims Amendments - Makes the Federal Tort Claims Act applicable to any claim arising out of: (1) conduct or research involving a human being as an experimental subject without the informed consent of the subject or a legal representative; (2) the subjection of a human being to any experimental chemical, radiological, or biological agent, drug, or other test article without informed consent; and (3) operations of any federally owned nuclear weapons facility involved in the production of nuclear weapons under the authority of the Secretary of Energy or any predecessor. Title II: Constitutional and Human Rights Violations - Grants the district courts exclusive jurisdiction of civil actions on claims for money damages based on constitutional torts. Authorizes the head of each Federal agency to compromise and settle any claim for money damages based on a constitutional tort, except that any award, compromise, or settlement in excess of $25,000 shall be effected only with the Attorney General's prior written approval. Sets forth provisions regarding limits on the liability of the United States, disposition by a Federal agency as a prerequisite to court action, jury trial requirements, the effect of certain judgments as a bar to an action, the Attorney General's authority to compromise such a claim, attorney's fees, exclusiveness of remedy, and administrative action concerning the responsible employee when a judgment is awarded against, or a settlement is paid by, the United States. Establishes a statute of limitations of: (1) three years for claims arising out of unlawful human experimentation; and (2) two years for claims against the United States for money damages based on a constitutional tort, with exceptions. | 2025-01-02T17:39:07Z | |
| 104-sjres-58 | 104 | sjres | 58 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to granting power to the States to propose constitutional amendments. | Law | 1996-07-31 | 1996-07-31 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] | MO | R | A000356 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that: (1) whenever two-thirds of the States propose an amendment, in identical terms, to the Constitution, such proposal shall be submitted to the Congress for consideration; (2) if two-thirds of the Members of each House of Congress do not disapprove the proposal during the session in which the proposal is submitted, the proposal shall be submitted to all of the States for consideration; and (3) such amendment shall be valid as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the States. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hr-3733 | 104 | hr | 3733 | Domestic Violence Legal Services Eligibility Act | Law | 1996-06-27 | 1996-09-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. | House | Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8] | CA | D | P000197 | 40 | Domestic Violence Legal Services Eligibility Act - Amends the Legal Services Corporation Act to require the Legal Services Corporation, in establishing income levels to determine if a client who is the victim of domestic violence is eligible for assistance, to prescribe that only that client's income will be considered in making such determination. | 2025-08-21T20:15:48Z | |
| 104-s-1887 | 104 | s | 1887 | Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-06-19 | 1996-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 104-317. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 2 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Amendments Title II: Judicial Process Improvements Title III: Judiciary Personnel Administration, Benefits, and Protections Title IV: Judicial Financial Administration Title V: Federal Courts Study Committee Recommendations Title VI: Miscellaneous Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1996 - Title I: Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Amendments - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize probation and pretrial services officers, if approved by the district court, to carry firearms under such rules as the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts may prescribe. Title II: Judicial Process Improvements - Amends the Federal judicial code to expand the duties of a magistrate on an emergency assignment. (Sec. 202) Authorizes: (1) only a person charged with a misdemeanor that is not a petty offense that is a class B misdemeanor charging a motor vehicle offense, a class C misdemeanor, or an infraction (petty offense) to elect to be tried before a judge of the district court; (2) the magistrate judge, in a petty offense case involving a juvenile, to exercise powers granted to the district court; and (3) the magistrate judge, in any other class B or C misdemeanor case involving a juvenile in which consent to trial before a magistrate judge has been filed, to exercise all powers granted to the district court. Prohibits a magistrate judge from proceeding to try a case unless specified conditions are met. (Sec. 203) Specifies that a judgment in an action for the recovery of money or property entered in any court of appeals, bankruptcy court, or in the Court of International Trade, as well as any district court, may be registered by filing a certified copy of the judgment, subject to specified requirements. (Sec. 204) Provides that when the office of clerk of court is vacant or the clerk is unavailable, the deputy clerks shall perform the clerk's duties of the clerk. (Sec. 205) Increases the t… | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hr-3646 | 104 | hr | 3646 | Sexual Harassment Prevention Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-06-13 | 1996-06-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. | House | Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | L000480 | 34 | Sexual Harassment Prevention Act of 1996 - Provides that anyone (including a government entity) who, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, engages in sexual harassment, or retaliates against any person for opposing sexual harassment or filing a complaint or otherwise participating in a civil action under this Act, shall be liable to the person injured by that harassment or retaliation for any appropriate relief, which may include money damages. Authorizes the court to award a prevailing plaintiff a reasonable attorney's fee and other litigation expenses (including expert witness fees) as part of the costs. Defines "sexual harassment" as an unwelcome sexual advance or request for sexual favors, or other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, where: (1) submission to such conduct is either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a specified relationship; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct is the basis for decisions or actions regarding the person who submitted to or rejected that conduct; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the relationship or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment within that relationship. Specifies that such relationship includes a relationship between: (1) a patient and a physician, psychotherapist, or dentist; (2) a client and an attorney, marriage, family, or child counselor, social worker, or accountant; (3) a beneficiary and an executor, trustee, or administrator of a trust or estate; (4) an employee and an employer if the employer has fewer than 15 employees for each working day in each of 33 or more calendar weeks in the current and in the preceding calendar year; or (5) the parties to a contract or persons negotiating a contract or seeking to enforce claimed rights under a contract. Authorizes additional funding for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for FY 1997 and thereafter. | 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z | |
| 104-s-1861 | 104 | s | 1861 | Legal Reform and Consumer Compensation Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-06-11 | 1996-06-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 1 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Early Offer and Rapid Recovery Title II: Fairness in Legal Fees Title III: Applicability and Rule of Construction Legal Reform and Consumer Compensation Act of 1996 - Title I: Early Offer and Rapid Recovery - Amends the Federal judicial code to grant any potentially allegedly responsible party, after an occurrence that may give rise to a civil action or claim in Federal or State court to recover damages for personal injury, the option to offer, within a specified period, to compensate a claimant for reasonable (including future) economic loss, including a reasonable attorney's fee, less collateral benefits. Authorizes States to establish a minimum dollar value for defined classes involving death or serious bodily injury. Grants a claimant the option of accepting such value payable in lump sum or accepting the benefit specified above. Allows the offer to include other allegedly responsible parties upon their request or consent. Makes future economic losses payable as such losses occur. Provides for binding arbitration of disputes regarding the relative contributions of participants to the offer. Allows a claimant to reject an offer of compensation and bring a civil action to recover economic (including future economic) loss, less collateral benefits, with the amount of collateral benefits determined by the court in a pretrial proceeding. Makes evidence of the amount of economic loss for which collateral benefits have been, or will be, paid to the claimant inadmissible in subsequent proceedings. Limits recovery for noneconomic losses. Makes this title inapplicable to accidental bodily injury caused by the operation or use of a motor vehicle in claims involving an uninsured motorist or a personal protection insured. Title II: Fairness in Legal Fees - Provides that, for purposes of this title, a fiduciary relationship commences when a claimant consults an attorney who agrees to represent the claimant in exchange for a contingent fee. (Sec. 204) Requires contingent f… | 2025-08-21T20:14:27Z | |
| 104-hr-3545 | 104 | hr | 3545 | For the relief of the survivors of the late Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown and the survivors of each Federal employee killed in the plane crash with him. | Law | 1996-05-29 | 1996-06-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. | House | Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [R-NY-1] | NY | R | F000257 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a payment to the survivors of the late Secretary of Commerce Ronald Brown and of each Federal employee killed in the plane crash with him. Specifies the order of precedence of survivors to receive payments. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the making of payments; (2) deadlines for applications; and (3) limits on agent's and attorney's fees. | 2025-01-02T17:38:38Z | |
| 104-s-1817 | 104 | s | 1817 | Fairness in Judicial Taxation Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-05-23 | 1996-09-19 | Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 3 | Fairness in Judicial Taxation Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal judicial code to set limits on the authority of Federal courts to enter an order or approve a settlement that requires any State or political subdivision to impose, increase, levy, or assess any tax. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) judicial review; (2) a right of certain aggrieved, persons, corporations, or unincorporated associations to intervene in proceedings concerning imposition of a tax; (3) termination of any tax so imposed, increased, levied, or assessed automatically after one year or at any time if the court determines that the deprivation of rights has been cured to the extent practicable; (4) preemption; and (5) State and local governmental rights. | 2025-08-21T20:14:49Z | |
| 104-hr-3386 | 104 | hr | 3386 | Ethical Standards for Federal Prosecutors Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-05-01 | 1996-09-12 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M000399 | 2 | Ethical Standards for Federal Prosecutors Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal judicial code to subject a U.S. attorney to State laws and rules, and local Federal court rules, to the same extent and in the same manner as other attorneys engaging in duties in that State. | 2025-08-21T20:15:48Z | |
| 104-s-1708 | 104 | s | 1708 | Judicial Taxation Prohibition Act | Law | 1996-04-25 | 1996-04-29 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 386. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 1 | Judicial Taxation Prohibition Act - Amends the Federal judicial code to deny to inferior Federal courts jurisdiction to issue any remedy, order, writ, or other judicial decree requiring the Federal Government or any State or local government to impose any new tax or to increase any existing tax or tax rate. | 2025-08-21T20:16:42Z | |
| 104-s-1666 | 104 | s | 1666 | A bill to authorize the Federal district court for the Central Division of Utah to hold court in Provo and St. George. | Law | 1996-04-15 | 1996-04-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize the District Court for the Central Division of Utah to hold court in Provo and St. George, Utah. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hjres-167 | 104 | hjres | 167 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the judicial power of the United States. | Law | 1996-03-21 | 1996-03-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Talent, Jim [R-MO-2] | MO | R | T000024 | 4 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the judicial power of the United States from including the power to require States, the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States to levy or increase any tax. | 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z | |
| 104-hjres-164 | 104 | hjres | 164 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide 8-year terms of offices for judges of Federal courts other than the Supreme Court. | Law | 1996-03-19 | 1996-03-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1] | CA | R | R000252 | 10 | Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of a judge of a court ordained and established by the Congress to eight years. Counts any time (but not more than six years) served as a judge before the ratification of this amendment towards the first term of that judge. | 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z | |
| 104-s-1622 | 104 | s | 1622 | A bill to amend the independent counsel statute to permit appointees of an independent counsel to receive travel reimbursements for successive 6-month periods after 1 year of service. | Law | 1996-03-15 | 1996-03-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Amends the independent counsel statute to permit appointees of an independent counsel to receive travel reimbursements for successive six-month periods after their first year of service, provided that such payment is certified at the beginning of each six-month period as being in the public interest to carry out the purposes of the statute. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hr-3100 | 104 | hr | 3100 | Judicial Mandate and Remedy Clarification Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-03-14 | 1996-03-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | House | Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] | IL | R | M001138 | 3 | Judicial Mandate and Remedy Clarification Act of 1996 - Sets limits on: (1) the authority of Federal courts to fashion remedies by imposing, increasing, levying, or assessing any tax; or (2) any settlement or order which has that effect. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) judicial review; (2) a right of certain aggrieved persons, corporations, or unincorporated associations to intervene in proceedings concerning imposition of a tax; (3) termination of any tax so imposed, increased, levied, or assessed automatically after one year or at any time if the court determines that the deprivation of rights has been cured to the extent practicable; (4) State preemption; and (5) State and local governmental rights. | 2025-08-21T20:15:52Z | |
| 104-s-1618 | 104 | s | 1618 | A bill to provide uniform standards for the award of punitive damages for volunteer services. | Law | 1996-03-14 | 1996-03-15 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 347. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 2 | Authorizes punitive damages to be awarded against a defendant, to the extent permitted by applicable State law, if the claimant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that conduct carried out by the defendant with a conscious, flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of others was the proximate cause of the harm that is the subject of the civil action where the claim relates to: (1) volunteer services performed by the defendant for a government entity or a not-for-profit organization organized and conducted for public benefit and operated primarily for charitable, civic, educational, religious, welfare, or health purposes; or (2) activities or services performed by such a not-for-profit organization, excluding health care providers. Limits the amount of punitive damages that may be awarded in such an action to: (1) the greater of twice the sum of the amount awarded to the claimant for economic loss and non-economic loss or $250,000, in general; and (2) the lesser of twice that sum or $250,000 in any such action against an individual whose net worth does not exceed $500,000 or against an owner of an unincorporated business or any partnership, corporation, association, congregation, unit of local government, or organization which has fewer than 25 full-time employees. Makes exceptions to such limits on punitive damages: (1) for particular categories of misconduct, such as where that misconduct constitutes a hate crime or a crime of violence or act of international terrorism for which the defendant has been convicted; and (2) where such limits would result in an award that is insufficient to punish the egregious conduct of the defendant or to deter such conduct in the future. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) consideration of punitive damages in a separate proceeding at the request of any party; and (2) inadmissibility of evidence relative only to a claim of punitive damages in a proceeding concerning compensatory damages. | 2016-10-26T07:59:30Z | |
| 104-hr-3045 | 104 | hr | 3045 | To amend chapter 3 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for the appointment in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals, of at least one resident of each State in such circuit, and for other purposes. | Law | 1996-03-07 | 1996-03-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | House | Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] | HI | D | A000014 | 2 | Amends the Federal judicial code to require that: (1) there be at least one circuit judge in regular active service appointed in each circuit (other than the District of Columbia or Federal judicial circuit) from the residents of each State in that circuit; and (2) the President appoint judges in accordance with such provision as vacancies occur and judgeships are created. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 104-hr-3046 | 104 | hr | 3046 | To provide for 1 additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana. | Law | 1996-03-07 | 1996-03-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | House | Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] | LA | R | B000072 | 0 | Provides for one additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 104-hr-3026 | 104 | hr | 3026 | Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-03-06 | 1996-03-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | House | Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7] | TN | R | B000996 | 11 | Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal judicial code to direct that proceedings on complaints filed with respect to the conduct of a judge or magistrate judge be held by a circuit other than the circuit within which the judge serves. Directs the Judicial Conference to prescribe rules, consistent with this Act, establishing: (1) procedures for the filing of complaints regarding the conduct of any judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims, the Court of International Trade, or the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and for the investigation and resolution of such complaints; and (2) a system for referring complaints filed regarding the conduct of a judge of any such court to any of the first 11 judicial circuits or to another court for investigation and resolution. | 2025-08-21T20:17:06Z | |
| 104-hr-3027 | 104 | hr | 3027 | To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Controlled Substances Act, with respect to the payment of the costs of court-appointed attorneys in certain criminal cases. | Law | 1996-03-06 | 1996-03-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7] | TN | R | B000996 | 9 | Amends the Federal criminal code (the code) to require public disclosure of amounts paid to court-appointed attorneys in certain criminal cases. Amends the Controlled Substances Act to require: (1) in capital cases, the rate of compensation paid to court-appointed attorneys to be not less than $75, and not more than $125, per hour for in-court and out-of-court time, with fees and expenses paid for investigative, expert, and other reasonably necessary services authorized at the rates and in the amounts authorized under the code; and (2) public disclosure of such amounts paid. | 2025-01-02T17:37:43Z | |
| 104-s-1569 | 104 | s | 1569 | A bill to provide for 1 additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana. | Law | 1996-02-20 | 1996-02-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] | LA | D | B000780 | 0 | Provides for one additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hjres-160 | 104 | hjres | 160 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 6 years. | Law | 1996-02-16 | 1996-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Hayes, James A. [R-LA-7] | LA | R | H000390 | 0 | Constitional Amendment - Requires that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every six years. | 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z | |
| 104-hr-2935 | 104 | hr | 2935 | Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-02-01 | 1996-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | House | Rep. Bunn, Jim [R-OR-5] | OR | R | B001063 | 6 | Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1996 - Divides the current U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into the following two circuits: (1) the Ninth Circuit composed of California, Hawaii, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands, consisting of 15 judges, and holding regular sessions in San Francisco and Los Angeles; and (2) the Twelfth Circuit, which contains Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, consisting of 13 judges, and holding regular sessions in Portland, Seattle, and Phoenix. | 2025-08-21T20:15:30Z | |
| 104-hr-2955 | 104 | hr | 2955 | Habeas Corpus Reformation Act of 1996 | Law | 1996-02-01 | 1996-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | S000275 | 1 | Habeas Corpus Reformation Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal judicial code to prohibit a judge or a court of the United States from entertaining an application for a writ of habeas corpus in behalf of a person in custody pursuant to a judgment or order of a State court unless the remedies in the courts of the State are inadequate or ineffective to test the legality of the person's detention. | 2025-08-21T20:16:58Z | |
| 104-s-1501 | 104 | s | 1501 | Protecting Class Action Plaintiffs Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-12-22 | 1995-12-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] | ME | R | C000598 | 4 | Protecting Class Action Plaintiffs Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to require the attorneys representing the class in a class action lawsuit, no later than ten days after a proposed settlement is filed, to serve the attorney general of each State in which a class member resides and the Department of Justice (DOJ) with specified information, including a copy of the complaint, notice of any scheduled judicial hearing in the class action, and any proposed or final class action settlement. Specifies that: (1) a hearing to consider final approval of a proposed settlement may not be held earlier than 120 days after such notice is served; (2) a class member may refuse to comply with, and may choose not to be bound by, a settlement agreement or consent decree in such a lawsuit if the class member resides in a State whose attorney general has not been provided such notice; and (3) any court order certifying a class or approving a proposed settlement in a class action and any written opinions concerning such court orders and decrees shall be made available for publication in official court reporters and electronic legal databases. Directs any court with jurisdiction over a class action in which the plaintiff is a class to require that: (1) any written notice provided to the class through the mail or publication in printed media contain a short summary written in plain, easily understood language describing the subject matter of the class action, the legal consequences of joining such action, and specified other information; and (2) any notice provided through television or radio to inform the class of its rights to be excluded from a class action or a proposed settlement indicate and explain in plain, easily understood language the individuals that may potentially become class members and that the failure of individuals to exercise their right to be excluded will result in the individual's inclusion in the class action. | 2025-08-21T20:16:01Z | |
| 104-s-1472 | 104 | s | 1472 | A bill to provide for one additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana and one less Federal judge for the eastern district of Louisiana. | Law | 1995-12-13 | 1995-12-14 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 271. | Senate | Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] | LA | D | B000780 | 1 | Amends the Federal judicial code to provide for one additional Federal judge for the middle district, and one less judge for the eastern district, of Louisiana. | 2025-04-07T15:30:31Z | |
| 104-s-1444 | 104 | s | 1444 | A bill to provide for 1 additional Federal judge for the middle district of Louisiana and 1 less Federal judge for the eastern district of Louisiana. | Law | 1995-12-05 | 1995-12-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] | LA | D | B000780 | 1 | Amends the Federal judicial code to provide for one additional Federal judge for the middle district, and one fewer Federal judge for the eastern district, of Louisiana. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-1446 | 104 | s | 1446 | Inspector General of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-12-05 | 1995-12-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 0 | Inspector General of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts Act of 1995 - Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to direct the Judicial Conference of the United States to submit a list of individuals to the President for nomination, and the President to appoint an individual from such list to serve, as Inspector General of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Makes provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 applicable to such Office. | 2025-08-21T20:15:44Z | |
| 104-hr-2701 | 104 | hr | 2701 | To repeal the requirement relating to specific statutory authorization for increases in judicial salaries, to provide for automatic annual increases for judicial salaries, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-11-30 | 1996-02-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | House | Rep. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS-1] | MS | R | W000437 | 36 | Repeals a Federal provision limiting salary increases for Federal judges or Supreme Court Justices to those specifically authorized by Act of Congress. Amends the Federal judicial code to make the cost of living adjustments in judicial salaries effective in the first pay period beginning on or after January 1 each year (currently, such adjustments are triggered by General Schedule adjustments). | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 104-s-1435 | 104 | s | 1435 | Volunteer Protection Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-11-29 | 1995-11-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 1 | Volunteer Protection Act of 1995 - Prescribes circumstances under which volunteers working for nonprofit organizations or government entities shall be immune from personal financial liability for acts on behalf of the organization or entity. Sets forth exceptions and conditions that a State may impose on the granting of such immunity. | 2025-08-21T20:14:48Z | |
| 104-s-1426 | 104 | s | 1426 | A bill to eliminate the requirement for unanimous verdicts in Federal court. | Law | 1995-11-27 | 1995-11-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 2 | Amends Rule 31 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and Rule 48 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to replace the requirement for a unanimous verdict in Federal court with a requirement for a verdict by five-sixths of the jury. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hr-2641 | 104 | hr | 2641 | United States Marshals Service Improvement Act of 1996 | Law | 1995-11-15 | 1996-05-02 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | M000350 | 1 | United States Marshals Service Improvement Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal judicial code to provide for the appointment of U.S. marshals for each judicial district of the United States and for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Attorney General of the United States (currently, by the President) subject to Federal law governing appointments in the competitive civil service. Sets forth transitional provisions. Requires the President to appoint a marshal, for a four-year term, to fill the first vacancy which occurs in the office of U.S. marshal in any district between the date of enactment of this Act and December 31, 1999. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hr-2604 | 104 | hr | 2604 | Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-11-09 | 1996-05-09 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279. | House | Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] | PA | R | G000121 | 8 | Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to increase the number of permanent bankruptcy judges in the central district of California and the district of Maryland. Provides for additional appointments of temporary bankruptcy judgeships in Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. | 2025-08-21T20:15:12Z | |
| 104-hr-2524 | 104 | hr | 2524 | To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against the United States under that chapter for damages arising from certain negligent medical care provided members of the Armed Forces. | Law | 1995-10-24 | 1995-11-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 1 | Authorizes claims for damages against the United States for personal injury or death of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty or on full-time National Guard duty. Provides that the personal injury or death must have arisen out of noncombatant medical or dental care furnished in a fixed medical facility operated by the United States. Offsets the amount of Government benefits for members of the armed forces or veterans for personal injury or death by the amount of any awards or judgments from such claims. | 2025-01-02T17:37:00Z | |
| 104-s-1337 | 104 | s | 1337 | A bill to amend the Legal Services Corporation Act to limit frivolous lawsuits, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-10-19 | 1995-10-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 0 | Amends the Legal Services Corporation Act to revise provisions under which the court may enter an order requiring the Corporation to pay an opposing party's costs and legal fees. Authorizes the court to enter such an order upon finding that: (1) a recipient, in providing legal assistance under the Act, commenced an action, or filed a pleading, written motion, or other document for any improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation; or (2) the action of the eligible client was frivolous or without legal foundation and not warranted by existing law or by a nonfrivolous argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law or the establishment of new law. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 104-s-1338 | 104 | s | 1338 | United States Marshals Service Improvement Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-10-19 | 1995-10-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 0 | United States Marshals Service Improvement Act of 1995 - Specifies that any individual who, on the date of this Act's enactment, is a U.S. marshal to whose appointment the Senate has given its advice and consent, shall continue to serve for the remainder of that term, unless removed by the President. Amends the Federal judicial code to provide for the appointment of U.S. marshals for each judicial district of the United States and for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia: (1) by the Attorney General (currently, the President); and (2) from positions in the competitive service in the U.S. Marshals Service. | 2025-08-21T20:15:38Z | |
| 104-s-1344 | 104 | s | 1344 | A bill to repeal the requirement relating to specific statutory authorization for increases in judicial salaries, to provide for automatic annual increases for judicial salaries, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-10-19 | 1995-10-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 11 | Repeals a Federal provision limiting salary increases for Federal judges or Supreme Court Justices to those specifically authorized by Act of Congress. Amends the Federal judicial code to make the cost of living adjustments in judicial salaries effective in the first pay period beginning on or after January 1 each year (currently, such adjustments are triggered by General Schedule adjustments). | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-1328 | 104 | s | 1328 | A bill to amend the commencement dates of certain temporary Federal judgeships. | Law | 1995-10-17 | 1995-11-28 | Became Public Law No: 104-60. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 8 | Amends the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990 to provide that the first vacancy in the office of district judge occurring in the western district of Michigan after December 1, 1995, or in each of other specified judicial districts five years or more after the confirmation date of the judge named to fill a temporary judgeship created by such Act, shall not be filled. | 2025-01-02T17:42:07Z | |
| 104-s-1320 | 104 | s | 1320 | A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for the appointment in each Federal judicial circuit Court of Appeals, of at least one resident of each State in such circuit, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-10-13 | 1995-10-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | A000069 | 1 | Amends the Federal judicial code to require that: (1) there be at least one circuit judge in regular active service appointed in each circuit (other than the Federal judicial circuit) from the residents of each State in that circuit; and (2) the President appoint judges in accordance with such provision as vacancies occur and judgeships are created. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hr-2463 | 104 | hr | 2463 | Radiation Experimentation Compensation Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-10-11 | 1995-11-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. | House | Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] | TX | D | F000392 | 22 | Radiation Experimentation Compensation Act of 1995 - Apologizes on behalf of the Nation to the individuals who were the subjects of radiation experiments conducted by the Federal Government, as well as to their families for the hardships they have endured as a result. Establishes in the Treasury the Radiation Experimentation Compensation Trust Fund for compensating the subjects of experiments conducted between January 1, 1940, and December 31, 1974, during which the subjects were intentionally injected with plutonium or zirconium, or exposed to total body radiation, without their informed consent. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Attorney General to establish procedures for the submission of claims and for payment from amounts in the Fund of each claim meeting the requirements of this Act. Provides for payments in cases of deceased experimental subjects. States that payments under this Act which are accepted by a subject or the subject's survivors shall be in full satisfaction of all claims of or on behalf of the subject against the United States arising out of the subject's participation in the experiment. Provides that a payment under this Act shall not affect any claim against an insurance carrier with respect to insurance or against any person with respect to workers' compensation. Provides for judicial review of denied claims. Establishes a time limit for the filing of claims of 20 years after enactment of this Act. | 2025-08-21T20:15:57Z | |
| 104-hr-2361 | 104 | hr | 2361 | To amend the commencement dates of certain temporary Federal judgeships. | Law | 1995-09-19 | 1995-11-20 | Laid on the table. See S. 1328 for further action. (consideration: CR H13364) | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] | CA | R | M000926 | 0 | Amends the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990 to provide that the first vacancy in the office of district judge occurring in the western district of Michigan after December 1, 1995, or in each of other specified judicial districts five years or more after the confirmation date of the judge named to fill a temporary judgeship created by such Act, shall not be filled. | 2025-04-07T15:29:26Z | |
| 104-hconres-101 | 104 | hconres | 101 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to certain court orders relating to the desegregation of schools. | Law | 1995-09-14 | 1995-10-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] | IL | D | L000342 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that each U.S. court currently having in force any decree or other order respecting school desegregation should reconsider any such order that has been in effect for more than three years to determine whether the means chosen to achieve desegregation are currently effective in the light of any changed facts and to make any modifications necessary, consistent with serving the educational needs of the children and a rational allocation of the taxpayers' money. | 2025-01-02T17:32:42Z | |
| 104-hr-2294 | 104 | hr | 2294 | To amend the Federal Judgeship Act of 1990 to allow affected judicial districts to receive the full benefit of temporary judgeship positions as provided in that act. | Law | 1995-09-08 | 1995-10-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] | CA | R | M000926 | 3 | Amends the Federal Judgeship Act of 1990 to provide that the first vacancy in the office of district judge in each of specified judicial districts occurring five years or more after the date on which the first appointment of a judge to that office is confirmed by the Senate (currently, after the effective date of such Act) shall not be filled. | 2025-04-07T15:27:23Z | |
| 104-hr-2277 | 104 | hr | 2277 | Legal Aid Grant Act | Law | 1995-09-07 | 1995-09-21 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136. | House | Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] | PA | R | G000121 | 5 | Legal Aid Act of 1995 - Revises the Legal Services Corporation Act to replace the Legal Services Corporation with a program of block grants to the States and to rename the Act the Legal Aid Grant Act. Defines a "qualified client" of a legal services provider as any individual who is a U.S. citizen or an alien admitted for permanent residence who, in the three months prior to seeking legal assistance, had an income equal to or less than the poverty line. Defines a "qualified cause of action" for such a provider to mean only a civil cause of action resulting from specified types of cases, including cases involving: (1) landlord and tenant disputes; (2) statutory benefits; (3) child custody and support; (4) debt enforcement; (5) divorce or separation; and (6) consumer fraud. Requires the Attorney General to direct the Office of Justice Programs to make grants to States for the provision of qualified legal services and to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Act. Specifies that grants shall be made in such proportion as the number of residents of each State which receive a grant who live in households having income equal to or less than the poverty line established under the Community Services Block Grant Act bears to the total number of U.S. residents living in such households. Authorizes each State to retain for administrative costs not more than five percent of the amount granted to the State under this Act in a fiscal year, with the remainder paid under contracts to qualified legal service providers in the State. Bars a State from receiving such a grant unless the State has certified to the Attorney General that the State will comply with and enforce the requirements of this Act. Prohibits the use of grant funds by legal service providers for specified purposes, including: (1) making available funds, personnel, or equipment for certain activities relating to reapportioning a legislative, judicial, or elective district, including influencing the timing or manner of taking a census; (2) attempting t… | 2025-04-07T15:29:20Z | |
| 104-s-1221 | 104 | s | 1221 | Legal Services Reform Act of 1996 | Law | 1995-09-07 | 1996-09-30 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638. | Senate | Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] | KS | R | K000017 | 1 | Legal Services Reform Act of 1996 - Revises the Legal Services Corporation Act, including authorizing appropriations for the Legal Services Corporation for FY 1996 through 2000. (Sec. 4) Prohibits the use of Corporation funds for redistricting activity. (Sec. 5) Applies to the Corporation: (1) Federal criminal laws against theft, fraud, and embezzlement with respect to Corporation funds; (2) the Federal criminal statute against obstructing a Federal audit; and (3) certain provisions of the False Claims Act. (Sec. 6) Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) restrictions on solicitation of clients; and (2) procedural safeguards for litigation. (Sec. 8) Revises lobbying restrictions, including requiring the Corporation to ensure that Corporation funds are not used to pay for publicity or propaganda intended to support or defeat legislation. (Sec. 9) Directs the Corporation to require each recipient of financial assistance to maintain records of time spent on cases. (Sec. 10) Requires the board of directors of each nonprofit organization furnishing legal assistance and receiving Corporation funds to set specific priorities for the types of matters it handles. (Sec. 11) Revises financing provisions to require that non-Federal funds received by the Corporation be accounted for and reported as receipts and disbursements separate and distinct from Corporation funds. (Sec. 12) Prohibits the use of Corporation funds in certain cases involving eviction from public housing for drug violations. (Sec. 13) Requires all Corporation grants and contracts to be awarded under a competitive bidding system. Sets forth provisions governing such system. (Sec. 14) Authorizes the Corporation to provide assistance to substate regional planning and coordination agencies composed of substate areas whose governing boards are controlled by locally elected officials. Repeals provisions authorizing the Corporation to provide certain research and training and technical assistance and to serve as an information clearinghouse. Prohibits a financia… | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 104-s-1189 | 104 | s | 1189 | Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-08-11 | 1995-08-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] | OH | R | D000294 | 12 | Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1995 - Establishes in the Treasury the Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund. Authorizes appropriations. Specifies that any individual who submits to the Attorney General written medical documentation that the individual has a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection shall receive $125,000 from amounts available in the Fund if the individual: (1) has a blood-clotting disorder and was treated with blood-clotting agents between January 1, 1980, and December 31, 1987; (2) is the lawful spouse of such individual or the former lawful spouse and was the lawful spouse of the individual at any time after a date within such period on which the individual was treated; or (3) acquired the HIV infection through perinatal transmission from a parent who is such an individual. Requires that a claim for payment be filed with the Attorney General by or on behalf of such individual and that the Attorney General determine that the claim meets the requirements of this Act. Specifies that a claim under this Act shall not be assignable or transferable. Sets limits regarding the number of claims per victim. Prohibits the Attorney General from paying claims filed under this Act unless filed within three years after this Act's enactment. | 2025-08-21T20:16:37Z | |
| 104-hr-2183 | 104 | hr | 2183 | Grand Jury Reduction Act | Law | 1995-08-03 | 1995-10-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] | VA | R | G000289 | 0 | Grand Jury Reduction Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that every grand jury impaneled before any district court shall consist of between nine and 13 persons (currently, between 16 and 23). Directs the court, if less than nine of those summoned attend, to order an additional number of persons to be summoned to complete the grand jury. Permits an indictment to be found only if at least nine jurors are present, seven of whom concur. | 2025-08-21T20:16:56Z | |
| 104-s-1115 | 104 | s | 1115 | A bill to prohibit an award of costs, including attorney's fees, or injunctive relief, against a judicial officer for action taken in a judicial capacity. | Law | 1995-08-03 | 1996-02-05 | Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 7 | Prohibits any judicial officer from being held liable under the Federal criminal code or provisions regarding proceedings in vindication of civil right for costs, including attorney's fees, in any action brought against such officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity, unless such action was clearly in excess of that officer's jurisdiction. Prohibits the granting of injunctive relief in any civil action for deprivation of rights brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity unless a declaratory decree was violated or declaratory relief was unavailable. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-1101 | 104 | s | 1101 | Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-08-01 | 1995-10-24 | Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 1 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Criminal Law Title II: Judicial Financial Administration Title III: Judicial Process Improvements Title IV: Judiciary Personnel Administration, Benefits, and Protections Title V: Federal Courts Study Committee Recommendations Title VI: Criminal Justice Amendments Title VII: Places of Holding Courts Title VIII: Miscellaneous Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1995 - Title I: Criminal Law - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize probation and pretrial services officers, if approved by the district court, to carry firearms under such rules as the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts may prescribe. (Sec. 102) Authorizes any U.S. judge or magistrate, when ordering a person released on a condition of his subsequent appearance before that court or any Federal court in another judicial district in which criminal proceedings are pending, to direct the U.S. marshal to arrange or furnish: (1) transportation expenses to enable a defendant who is financially unable to provide transportation to get to the place where his appearance is required, to consult with his attorney, or to return to the place of his arrest or bona fide residence; and (2) lodging and subsistence expenses during the defendant's travel to his destination during any proceedings at which an appearance is required or while consulting with counsel, not to exceed the amount authorized as a per diem travel allowance. (Sec. 103) Amends the Contract Services for Drug Dependent Federal Offenders Treatment Act of 1978 to reauthorize appropriations. Title II: Judicial Financial Administration - Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that in FY 1995 and each fiscal year thereafter a specified amount shall be transferred annually to the judiciary into a special fund of the Treasury (special fund) for specified expenses incurred in: (1) adjudication of civil and criminal forfeiture proceedings; (2) representation of offenders whose assets hav… | 2025-08-21T20:17:06Z | |
| 104-s-1094 | 104 | s | 1094 | A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence relating to character evidence in sexual misconduct cases, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-07-31 | 1995-07-31 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] | DE | D | B000444 | 0 | Amends rule 404 of the Federal Rules of Evidence relating to the use of character evidence in sexual misconduct cases to make admissible evidence of another act of sexual assault or child molestation, or evidence to rebut such proof or an inference therefrom, if that evidence is otherwise admissible in a criminal case in which the accused is charged with sexual assault or child molestation, or in a civil case in which a claim is predicated on a party's alleged commission of such an offense. Authorizes the court, in weighing the probative value of such evidence, to consider: (1) proximity in time to the charged or predicate misconduct; (2) similarity to the charged or predicate misconduct; (3) frequency of the other acts; (4) surrounding circumstances; (5) relevant intervening events; and (6) other relevant similarities or differences. Requires the prosecution, in a criminal case in which it intends to offer such evidence, to disclose the evidence, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony: (1) at a reasonable time in advance of trial; or (2) during trial if the court excuses pretrial notice on good cause shown. Amends rule 405 to permit, in a case in which such evidence is offered, proof to be made by specific instances of conduct, testimony as to reputation, or testimony in the form of an opinion, except that the prosecution or claimant may offer reputation or opinion testimony only after the opposing party has offered such testimony. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hjres-104 | 104 | hjres | 104 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to propose amendments to the Constitution by an initiative process. | Law | 1995-07-26 | 1995-10-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] | MI | R | H000676 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - States that the people shall have the right to propose amendments to the Constitution through an initiative process. | 2019-11-15T21:34:03Z | |
| 104-hr-1989 | 104 | hr | 1989 | Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-06-30 | 1996-08-02 | For Further Action See H.R.3968. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] | CA | R | M000926 | 2 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Criminal Law Title II: Judicial Financial Administration Title III: Judicial Process Improvements Title IV: Judiciary Personnel Administration, Benefits, and Protections Title V: Federal Courts Study Committee Recommendations Title VI: Criminal Justice Act Amendments Title VII: Places of Holding Court Title VIII: Miscellaneous Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1995 - Title I: Criminal Law - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize probation and pretrial services officers, if approved by the district court, to carry firearms under such rules as the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts may prescribe. (Sec. 102) Authorizes the court to direct the U.S. marshal to arrange or furnish: (1) transportation expenses to enable a defendant who is financially unable to provide transportation to consult with an attorney or to return to the place of arrest or bona fide residence; and (2) lodging expenses during the defendant's travel to his or her destination during any proceedings at which an appearance is required or while consulting with counsel. (Sec. 103) Amends the Contract Services for Drug Dependent Federal Offenders Treatment Act of 1978 to reauthorize appropriations. Title II: Judicial Financial Administration - Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that in FY 1995 and each fiscal year thereafter a specified amount shall be transferred annually to the judiciary into a special fund of the Treasury (special fund) for specified expenses incurred in: (1) adjudication of civil and criminal forfeiture proceedings; (2) representation of offenders whose assets have been seized in forfeiture proceedings; and (3) supervision by U.S. probation officers of offenders under home detention or other forms of confinement outside of Bureau of Prisons facilities. (Sec. 202) Increases: (1) the fee for filing a civil action; and (2) the amount taken from such fees, or as part of a judgment for costs, to be dep… | 2025-08-21T20:15:32Z | |
| 104-hr-1958 | 104 | hr | 1958 | To modify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts with respect to abortion. | Law | 1995-06-29 | 1995-07-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Denies the U.S. Supreme Court and the inferior courts established by the Congress under Article III of the Constitution jurisdiction to hear or review any case arising out of any State statute, ordinance, rule, or regulation which relates to abortion. | 2019-11-15T21:33:58Z | |
| 104-s-987 | 104 | s | 987 | Swain County Settlement Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-06-29 | 1996-09-25 | Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-765. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 1 | Swain County Settlement Act of 1995 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to : (1) complete the road along the north shore of the Fontana Reservoir, North Carolina, pursuant to a specified 1943 agreement with the State of North Carolina, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Swain County, North Carolina; and (2) upon completion of the road, pay a specified sum to Swain County. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to allocate funds and personnel to place a suitable historical marker at or near the approach to the Cherokee Qualls Reservation at Soco Gap, North Carolina, in recognition of Soco Gap and the contribution of the Cherokee Nation to North Carolina and the United States. | 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z | |
| 104-hr-1931 | 104 | hr | 1931 | Farmer/Attorney Integrity Restoration Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-06-27 | 1995-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. | House | Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] | OH | R | G000210 | 0 | Farmer-Attorney Integrity Restoration Act of 1995 - Amends the Legal Services Corporation to prohibit recipients of Legal Services Corporation grants or contracts from entering private property to solicit clients, meet with individuals other than those who authorized entry onto the private property, or inspect for possible legal action to be brought against the owner of the private property. | 2025-08-21T20:15:48Z | |
| 104-s-956 | 104 | s | 956 | An Act to establish a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Courts of Appeals. | Law | 1995-06-22 | 1996-03-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 9 | Establishes a Commission on Structural Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals to: (1) study the present division of the United States into the several judicial circuits and the structure and alignment of the Federal courts of appeals, with particular reference to the ninth circuit; and (2) report its recommendations for changes to the President and the Congress by February 28, 1997. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Senate Judiciary Committee to act on the report within 60 days of its transmission. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-958 | 104 | s | 958 | A bill to provide for the termination of the Legal Services Corporation. | Law | 1995-06-22 | 1995-06-26 | Star Print ordered on the bill. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Repeals the Legal Services Corporation Act. Directs any funds appropriated for such Act but not yet obligated to be deposited into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. Expresses the sense of the Senate that operations of the Legal Services Corporation are not essential functions of the Federal Government and that a private foundation, private donations, and volunteer attorneys should supply Corporation services. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 104-hr-1877 | 104 | hr | 1877 | To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow suits against foreign states for damages caused by torture, extrajudicial killing, and other terrorist acts. | Law | 1995-06-16 | 1995-07-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. | House | Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] | PA | R | F000332 | 5 | Amends the Federal judicial code to make an exception to foreign sovereign immunity in cases in which money damages are sought against a foreign state for personal injury or death or economic harm that was caused by an act of torture, extrajudicial killing, aircraft sabotage, hostage taking, or the provision of material support or resources to terrorists. Specifies that such an action shall not be maintained unless: (1) the claimant first affords the foreign state a reasonable opportunity to arbitrate the claim in accordance with accepted international rules of arbitration; and (2) the act upon which the claim is based occurred while the individual bringing the claim was a U.S. national and while a determination was in effect under the Export Administration Act of 1979 or the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 that the government of that foreign state repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism. Makes an exception to immunity from attachment or execution where the judgment relates to a claim for which the foreign state is not immune under this Act, regardless of whether the property is or was involved with the act upon which the claim is based. | 2019-11-15T21:35:25Z | |
| 104-hr-1855 | 104 | hr | 1855 | To amend title 11, District of Columbia Code, to restrict the authority of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia over certain pending cases involving child custody and visitation rights. | Law | 1995-06-15 | 1996-01-25 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H857-858) | House | Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] | VA | R | D000136 | 3 | Amends the District of Columbia Code to establish rules regarding pending minor child custody or visitation cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in which: (1) the child asserts that a party to the case has been sexually abusive with him or her; (2) the child has resided outside of the United States for at least 24 consecutive months; (3) any of the parties to the case has denied custody or visitation to another party in violation of a court order for at least 24 consecutive months; and (4) any of the parties to the case has lived outside of the District during such period of denial. Prohibits: (1) the abusive party, at any time after the child attains age 13, from having custody over, or visitation rights with, such child without the child's consent; or (2) the Court, if any person had actual or legal custody over, or offered safe refuge to, the child while the case or other related actions were pending, from depriving such person of custody or visitation rights over the child or otherwise imposing sanctions on the person on the grounds that he or she had such custody or offered such refuge. | 2025-04-07T15:30:03Z | |
| 104-hr-1806 | 104 | hr | 1806 | Legal Services Reform Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-06-08 | 1995-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. | House | Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | M000350 | 5 | Legal Services Reform Act of 1995 - Revises the Legal Services Corporation Act, including authorizing appropriations for the Legal Services Corporation for FY 1996 through 2000. (Sec. 4) Prohibits the use of Corporation funds for redistricting activity. (Sec. 5) Applies to the Corporation: (1) Federal criminal laws against theft, fraud, and embezzlement with respect to Corporation funds; (2) the Federal criminal statute against obstructing a Federal audit; and (3) certain provisions of the False Claims Act. (Sec. 6) Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) restrictions on solicitation of clients; and (2) procedural safeguards for litigation. (Sec. 8) Revises lobbying restrictions, including requiring the Corporation to ensure that Corporation funds are not used to pay for publicity or propaganda intended to support or defeat legislation. (Sec. 9) Directs the Corporation to require each recipient of financial assistance to maintain records of time spent on cases. (Sec. 10) Requires the board of directors of each nonprofit organization furnishing legal assistance and receiving Corporation funds to set specific priorities for the types of matters it handles. (Sec. 11) Revises financing provisions to require that non-Federal funds received by the Corporation be accounted for and reported as receipts and disbursements separate and distinct from Corporation funds. (Sec. 12) Prohibits the use of Corporation funds in certain cases involving eviction from public housing for drug violations. (Sec. 13) Requires all Corporation grants and contracts to be awarded under a competitive bidding system. Sets forth provisions governing such system. (Sec. 14) Authorizes the Corporation to provide assistance to substate regional planning and coordination agencies composed of substate areas whose governing boards are controlled by locally elected officials. Repeals provisions authorizing the Corporation to provide certain research and training and technical assistance and to serve as an information clearinghouse. Prohibits a financial… | 2025-08-21T20:16:31Z | |
| 104-s-880 | 104 | s | 880 | A bill to enhance fairness in compensating owners of patents used by the United States. | Law | 1995-06-05 | 1995-06-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 1 | Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that, for purposes of compensating an owner of a patent that is used or manufactured unlawfully by or for the United States, reasonable and entire compensation shall include the owner's reasonable costs, including reasonable fees for expert witnesses and attorneys, in pursuing action against the United States in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims if the owner is an independent inventor, a nonprofit organization, or an entity that had no more than 500 employees at any time during the five-year period preceding such use or manufacture. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hr-1725 | 104 | hr | 1725 | To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to remove the requirement that exposure resulting in stomach cancer occur before age 30, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-05-25 | 1995-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. | House | Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | M000797 | 0 | Amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (relating to certain claims for injuries due to exposure to radiation from nuclear testing) to remove the requirement that exposure resulting in stomach cancer occur before age 30. Extends the time for the filing of claims that were previously barred. | 2019-11-15T21:35:25Z | |
| 104-s-853 | 104 | s | 853 | Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-05-25 | 1995-09-13 | Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-810. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 8 | Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1995 - Divides the current U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into the following two circuits: (1) the Ninth Circuit composed of the States of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands, consisting of 19 judges, and holding regular sessions in San Francisco and Los Angeles; and (2) the Twelfth Circuit which contains Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, consisting of seven judges, and holding regular sessions in Portland and Seattle. | 2025-08-21T20:14:09Z | |
| 104-hr-1624 | 104 | hr | 1624 | To modify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts with respect to abortion. | Law | 1995-05-12 | 1995-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Denies the U.S. Supreme Court and the inferior courts established by the Congress under Article III of the Constitution jurisdiction to hear or review any case arising out of any State statute, ordinance, rule, or regulation which relates to abortion. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 104-hr-1587 | 104 | hr | 1587 | Social Security Court of Appeals Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-05-09 | 1995-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | House | Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] | IN | D | J000033 | 0 | Social Security Court of Appeals Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to provide for the establishment of a United States Court of Appeals for the Social Security Circuit. Grants exclusive jurisdiction to such court over specified interlocutory orders or decrees and over appeals from final decisions of a U.S. district court, or the district courts of Guam, the Virgin Islands, or the Northern Mariana Islands, or determinations of the Commissioner of Social Security under titles II or XVI of the Social Security Act that are subject to judicial review. Makes conforming amendments to the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code. | 2025-08-21T20:16:16Z | |
| 104-s-720 | 104 | s | 720 | A bill to amend rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, relating to representations in court and sanctions for violating such rule, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-04-24 | 1995-04-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 0 | Revises rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to provide that, by presenting to the court a pleading, written motion, or other paper, an attorney or unrepresented party is certifying that, to the best of that person's knowledge, information, and belief, the allegations and other factual contentions have evidentiary support or are well grounded in fact. Requires (currently authorizes) the court to impose sanctions after determining that provisions regarding representations to the court have been violated. Deletes specified limitations on sanctions. Provides that a sanction imposed for violation of this rule may consist of reasonable attorney's fees and other expenses incurred as a result of the violation, directives of a non-monetary nature, or an order to pay penalty into court or to a party. Permits sanctions to be awarded against a party's attorneys. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-712 | 104 | s | 712 | Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-04-07 | 1995-04-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] | NV | D | B000993 | 0 | Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to require a court that enters a final judgment in any civil action against a party litigant on the basis of a default, motion to dismiss, motion for summary judgment, or trial on the merits to determine (upon motion by the prevailing party) whether: (1) the complaint or motion is being presented for any improper purpose; (2) the claims, defenses, and other legal contentions in the complaint or motion, taken as a whole, are unwarranted by existing law or by a good faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law or the establishment of new law; (3) the allegations and other factual contentions, taken as a whole, lack any factual support or would be likely to lack any factual support after a reasonable opportunity for further investigation or discovery; or (4) the denials of factual contentions are unwarranted in light of the evidence or are not reasonably based on a lack of information or belief. Directs the court, if it determines that the losing party has violated such provision, to impose an appropriate sanction against the attorney for the losing party, which may include an order to pay the prevailing party reasonable fees and other expenses incurred. Requires that such determination be made on the basis of the record in the civil action for which fees and other expenses are sought, but the burden of persuasion shall be on the prevailing party. Requires the court to impose an appropriate sanction against the losing party, which may include an order to pay fees and expenses, if the court determines that such party was principally responsible for the frivolous actions. Authorizes the court to reduce the amount to be awarded or deny an award to the extent that the prevailing party during the course of the proceedings engaged in conduct that unduly and unreasonably protracted the final resolution of the matter in controversy. Sets forth procedures for applying for fees and other expenses. | 2025-08-21T20:14:58Z | |
| 104-hr-1443 | 104 | hr | 1443 | Court Arbitration Authorization Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-04-06 | 1995-05-16 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] | CA | R | M000926 | 7 | Court Arbitration Authorization Act of 1995 - Deletes a limitation on the authorization of appropriations for cases referred to arbitration pursuant to the Judicial Improvements and Access to Justice Act. Requires (current law authorizes) each U.S. district court to authorize by local rule the use of arbitration in civil actions. Increases (from $100,000 to $150,000) the limit in money damages with respect to cases referred to arbitration. Amends the Federal Judgeship Act of 1990 regarding temporary judgeships to provide that the first vacancy in the office of district judge in each of a list of judicial districts occurring five years or more after the date on which the first appointment of a judge to that office is confirmed by the Senate shall not be filled. | 2025-08-21T20:15:14Z | |
| 104-hr-1445 | 104 | hr | 1445 | To amend Rule 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to restore the stenographic preference for depositions. | Law | 1995-04-06 | 1995-08-02 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] | CA | R | M000926 | 7 | Amends rule 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require that depositions be recorded by stenographic means unless the court upon motion orders, or the parties stipulate in writing, to the contrary. | 2025-04-07T15:28:05Z | |
| 104-hr-1446 | 104 | hr | 1446 | Law Enforcement Officers Civil Liability Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-04-06 | 1995-11-08 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] | CA | R | M000926 | 5 | Law Enforcement Officers Civil Liability Act of 1995 - Prohibits, in any Federal civil action against a law enforcement officer for conduct in the course of official duty, the award of punitive damages against that officer except to punish or deter conduct: (1) specifically intended unlawfully to cause serious personal injury; or (2) engaged in with flagrant indifference to the rights of the injured party and with an awareness that such conduct is likely to result in serious personal injury and is unlawful. Limits any such awards to $10,000, upon clear and convincing evidence to that effect. Specifies that the indemnification of any such officer, by any person or entity, for any punitive damages paid by that officer shall not in itself create any liability of that person or entity in any civil action. Limits the amount of attorney's fees that may be awarded in any civil action arising out of the conduct of a law enforcement officer in the course of official duty to one third of any monetary recovery. | 2025-08-21T20:14:56Z | |
| 104-s-677 | 104 | s | 677 | A bill to repeal a redundant venue provision, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-04-05 | 1996-10-01 | Became Public Law No: 104-220. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code to repeal a redundant venue provision. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-671 | 104 | s | 671 | Multiple Punitive Damages Fairness Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-04-04 | 1995-04-04 | Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Multiple Punitive Damages Fairness Act of 1995 - Prohibits punitive damages in any civil action in State or Federal court in which such damages are sought against a defendant based on the same act or course of conduct for which punitive damages have already been sought or awarded against such defendant. Permits the court to award such punitive damages, subject to specified limitations, upon determining in a pretrial hearing that the claimant will offer new and substantial evidence of previously undiscovered, additional wrongful behavior on the part of the defendant, other than the injury to the claimant. Directs a court awarding punitive damages pursuant to such provision to: (1) make specific findings of fact on the record to support the award; (2) reduce the amount of the punitive portion of the damage award by the sum of the amounts of punitive damages previously paid by the defendant in prior actions based on the same act or course of conduct; and (3) prohibit disclosure to the jury of the court's determination and action. Makes this Act inapplicable to any civil action involving damages awarded under any Federal or State statute that prescribes the precise amount of punitive damages to be awarded. | 2025-08-21T20:15:14Z | |
| 104-s-672 | 104 | s | 672 | Civil Justice Fairness Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-04-04 | 1995-07-26 | Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 2 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Punitive Damages Reform Title II: Joint and Several Liability Reform Title III: Civil Procedural Reform Title IV: Health Care Liability Reform Title V: Control of Abusive Prisoner Litigation Practices Title VI: Miscellaneous Provisions Civil Justice Fairness Act of 1995 - Title I: Punitive Damages Reform - Prohibits punitive damages in a civil action in any State or Federal court in which such damages are sought based on the same act or course of conduct for which punitive damages have already been sought or awarded against the defendant, with exceptions where the court determines that the claimant will offer new and substantial evidence of previously undiscovered, additional wrongful behavior on the part of the defendant, subject to specified limitations. (Sec. 103) Permits punitive damages, to the extent permitted by applicable Federal or State law, in any civil action in a Federal or State court against a defendant if the claimant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the harm suffered was the result of conduct that is either specifically intended to cause harm or carried out with conscious, flagrant disregard for the rights or safety of other persons. Prohibits punitive damages in the absence of an award of compensatory damages exceeding nominal damages. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) limits on punitive damage awards involving certain drugs and medical devices; (2) pleading of punitive damages; (3) bifurcation of trial at the defendant's request; and (4) limits on awards. Title II: Joint and Several Liability Reform - Provides that in any civil action for personal injury, wrongful death, or based upon principles of comparative fault, the liability of each defendant for noneconomic damages shall be several only and not joint. Makes each defendant liable only for the amount of noneconomic damages allocated to such defendant in direct proportion to such defendant's percentage of responsibility. Directs that a separate judgment… | 2025-08-21T20:15:49Z | |
| 104-s-614 | 104 | s | 614 | A bill to confer jurisdiction of the United States Court of Federal Claims with respect to land claims of Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-03-24 | 1995-03-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] | NM | D | B000468 | 1 | Confers jurisdiction upon the United States Court of Federal Claims with respect to certain land claims of the Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe of New Mexico. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-554 | 104 | s | 554 | Equal Access to Justice Reform Amendments of 1995 | Law | 1995-03-14 | 1995-03-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 0 | Equal Access to Justice Reform Amendments of 1995 - Authorizes the adjudicative officer (in administrative proceedings) and the court (in judicial proceedings) to ask a party to declare whether such party intends to seek an award of fees and expenses against a Federal agency should it prevail. Increases the amount of attorney's fees that may be awarded to $125 per hour unless the agency (in administrative proceedings) or the court (in judicial proceedings) determines that an increase in the cost-of-living based on the date of final disposition justifies a higher fee. Specifies that: (1) at any time after the filing of an application for fees and other expenses an agency may offer a settlement of the claims made (and, if within ten days, the applicant accepts, either party may file the offer and notice of acceptance); (2) an offer not accepted shall be deemed withdrawn (but shall not preclude a subsequent offer); and (3) if any award finally obtained by the applicant is not more favorable than the offer, the applicant shall not be entitled to receive an award for attorney's fees or other expenses incurred in relation to the application for fees and expenses after the date of the offer. Deletes requirements that a court find or a party allege that the position of the agency or of the United States was or was not substantially justified. Requires the Administrative Conference of the United States and the Department of Justice to report to the Congress on fee awards paid by Federal districts and agencies. | 2025-08-21T20:16:24Z | |
| 104-s-531 | 104 | s | 531 | A bill to authorize a circuit judge who has taken part in an in banc hearing of a case to continue to participate in that case after taking senior status, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-03-10 | 1996-08-06 | Became Public Law No: 104-175. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 1 | Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize a senior circuit judge to continue to participate in the decision of a case or controversy that was heard or reheard by the court in banc at a time when such judge was in regular active service. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-532 | 104 | s | 532 | A bill to clarify the rules governing venue, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-03-10 | 1995-10-03 | Became Public Law No: 104-34. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that a civil action wherein jurisdiction is founded only on diversity of citizenship may, except as otherwise provided by law, be brought only in a judicial district in which any defendant is (currently, in which the defendants are) subject to personal jurisdiction at the time the action is commenced, or under other specified circumstances. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-533 | 104 | s | 533 | A bill to clarify the rules governing removal of cases to Federal court, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-03-10 | 1996-10-01 | Became Public Law No: 104-219. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code to require that a motion to remand the case on the basis of any defect other than lack of subject matter jurisdiction (currently, any defect in removal procedure) be made within 30 days after the filing of the notice of removal. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hr-1170 | 104 | hr | 1170 | To provide that cases challenging the constitutionality of measures passed by State referendum be heard by a 3-judge court. | Law | 1995-03-08 | 1995-09-29 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44] | CA | R | B000622 | 46 | Prohibits a U.S. district court or judge thereof from granting any application for an interlocutory or permanent injunction restraining the enforcement, operation, or execution of a State law adopted by referendum upon the ground of unconstitutionality unless such application is heard and determined by a three-judge court. Requires, in any such case, the additional judges to be designated as soon as practicable and the court to expedite the consideration of the application for an injunction. Requires any appeal of a determination on such application to be to the Supreme Court. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-513 | 104 | s | 513 | Voluntary Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-03-07 | 1995-03-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | Voluntary Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize each U.S. district court to: (1) encourage litigants in appropriate cases to use voluntary alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures, whether offered in the private sector or sponsored by the court; and (2) establish such voluntary ADR programs as the court determines appropriate. Provides that the ADR procedures may include mediation, early neutral evaluation, minitrials, summary jury or bench trials, and non-binding judicial arbitration. Authorizes a Federal court to establish appropriate voluntary ADR procedures and encourage voluntary use of ADR services offered in the private sector. Specifies that: (1) an ADR program under this Act shall not infringe on a litigant's right to trial de novo and shall impose no penalty on participating litigants; and (2) nothing in this Act is intended to interfere with any ADR program authorized under any other provision of law, including court annexed non-binding arbitration. | 2025-08-21T20:14:02Z | |
| 104-hr-1128 | 104 | hr | 1128 | To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional place for holding court in the Southern District of New York. | Law | 1995-03-03 | 1995-03-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] | NY | R | G000212 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code to provide an additional place, in or near the town of Walkill, for holding court in the Southern District of New York. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 104-hr-1023 | 104 | hr | 1023 | Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-02-23 | 1996-09-19 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] | FL | R | G000336 | 249 | Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1995 - Establishes in the U.S. Treasury the Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund. Authorizes appropriations. Specifies that any individual who submits to the Attorney General written medical documentation that the individual has a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection shall receive $125,000 from amounts available in the Fund if the individual: (1) has a blood-clotting disorder and was treated with blood-clotting agents between January 1, 1980, and December 31, 1987; (2) is the lawful spouse of such individual or the former lawful spouse and was the lawful spouse of the individual at any time after a date within such period on which the individual was treated; or (3) acquired the HIV infection through perinatal transmission from a parent who is such an individual. Requires that a claim for payment be filed with the Attorney General by or on behalf of such individual and that the Attorney General determine that the claim meets the requirements of this Act. Specifies that a claim under this Act shall not be assignable or transferable. Sets limits regarding the number of claims per victim. Prohibits the Attorney General from paying claims filed under this Act unless filed within three years after this Act's enactment. | 2025-08-21T20:15:15Z | |
| 104-s-464 | 104 | s | 464 | A bill to make the reporting deadlines for studies conducted in Federal court demonstration districts consistent with the deadlines for pilot districts, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-02-23 | 1995-10-03 | Became Public Law No: 104-33. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 3 | Amends the Civil Justice Reform Act of 1990 to extend for a period of one year: (1) certain demonstration programs regarding district court differentiated case management and methods for reducing cost and delay in civil litigation; and (2) reporting deadlines on the results of such programs. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hr-988 | 104 | hr | 988 | Attorney Accountability Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-02-16 | 1995-03-15 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 28. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] | CA | R | M000926 | 2 | Attorney Accountability Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to set forth provisions regarding the award of costs and attorney's fees in Federal civil diversity litigation after an offer of settlement. Provides that any party may, at any time not less than ten days before trial, serve upon an adverse party a written offer to settle a claim for money or property or to the effect specified in the offer, including a motion to dismiss all claims, and to enter into a stipulation dismissing the claim or allowing judgment to be entered according to the terms of the offer. Directs that any such offer, together with proof of service thereof, be filed with the clerk of the court. Specifies that: (1) if the party receiving the offer serves written notice that the offer is accepted, either party may then file with the clerk of the court the notice of acceptance, together with proof of service thereof; and (2) the fact that an offer is made but not accepted does not preclude a subsequent offer (but evidence of an offer is not admissible for any purpose except in proceedings to enforce a settlement or to determine costs and expenses). Authorizes the court, at any time before judgment is entered, upon its own motion or the motion of any party, to exempt from such provisions any claim that the court finds presents a question of law or fact that is novel and important and that substantially affects nonparties. Specifies that if a claim is exempted, all offers made by any party under this Act with respect to that claim shall be void and have no effect. Provides that if all offers made by a party with respect to a claim, including any motion to dismiss all claims, are not accepted and the judgment, verdict, or order finally issued (exclusive of costs, expenses, and attorney fees incurred after judgment or trial) in the action under this Act is not more favorable to the offeree than the last such offer: (1) the offeror may file with the court a petition for payment of costs and expenses, including attorney fees, incurr… | 2025-04-07T15:30:29Z | |
| 104-s-402 | 104 | s | 402 | Wisconsin Federal Judgeship Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-02-14 | 1995-02-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] | WI | D | K000305 | 0 | Wisconsin Federal Judgeship Act of 1995 - Provides for the appointment of an additional Federal district judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin. Directs the chief judge of that district to designate a judge to hold court for such district in Green Bay, Wisconsin. | 2025-08-21T20:14:57Z | |
| 104-hr-911 | 104 | hr | 911 | Volunteer Protection Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-02-13 | 1996-02-28 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] | IL | R | P000444 | 222 | Volunteer Protection Act of 1995 - Prescribes circumstances under which volunteers working for nonprofit organizations or government entities shall be immune from personal financial liability for acts on behalf of the organization or entity. Sets forth exceptions and conditions that a State may impose on the granting of such immunity. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase by one percent the fiscal year allotment which would otherwise be made to a State to carry out the Social Services Block Grant Program under title XX of the Social Security Act if such State has, within two years, certified to the Secretary that it has enacted a State law which provides such immunity. Provides for the continuation of such increase based on an annual recertification. | 2025-08-21T20:17:01Z | |
| 104-s-370 | 104 | s | 370 | A bill to provide guidelines for the membership of committees making recommendations on the rules of procedure appointed by the Judicial Conference, and for other purposes. | Law | 1995-02-08 | 1995-02-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | Revises provisions under the Federal judicial code with respect to the composition of committees appointed by the Judicial Conference to assist it in making recommendations on rules of procedure to require that each such committee have a majority of members of the practicing bar and have members of the bench (including trial and appellate judges) and academics. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-371 | 104 | s | 371 | Court of Federal Claims Administration Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-02-08 | 1995-02-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | Court of Federal Claims Administration Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to allow a judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (Court) who is not reappointed to continue in office until a successor is appointed and takes office. (Sec. 3) Grants judges of the Court authority to conduct proceedings in the district courts of territories to the same extent as duly appointed judges of those courts upon request by or on behalf of a territorial court and with the concurrence of the chief judge of the Court and the chief judge of the judicial circuit involved based upon a finding of need. (Sec. 4) Exempts retired judges of the Court from residence restrictions. Provides that the place where a retired judge maintains the actual abode in which such judge customarily lives shall be the judge's official duty station. (Sec. 5) Provides for Court membership on the Judicial Conference of the United States. (Sec. 6) Authorizes the chief judge of the Court to summon the Court judges to a judicial conference annually to consider the business of, and improvements in the administration of justice in, the Court. Directs the Court to provide by its rules or by general order for representation and active participation at such conference by members of the bar. (Sec. 7) Authorizes the chief judge of the Court to recall a formerly disabled judge who retires under the disability provisions of the Court's retirement system if, in the chief judge's view, such judge has recovered sufficiently to render judicial service. (Sec. 8) Grants the Court: (1) the power to grant injunctive and declaratory relief; (2) jurisdiction to render judgment upon any claim by or against, or dispute with, a contractor arising under specified provisions of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978; and (3) ancillary jurisdiction under the Federal Tort Claims Act when a claim is directly related to one otherwise within the Court's jurisdiction. Repeals a provision denying the Court jurisdiction over certain claims against the United States that a plaintiff h… | 2025-08-21T20:14:16Z | |
| 104-s-372 | 104 | s | 372 | A bill to provide for making a temporary judgeship for the northern district of Alabama permanent, and creating a new judgeship for the middle district of Alabama. | Law | 1995-02-08 | 1995-02-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | Makes the existing district judgeship for the northern district of Alabama (authorized under the Federal Judgeship Act of 1990) permanent. Directs the President to appoint an additional district judge for the middle district of Alabama. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-s-374 | 104 | s | 374 | Sunshine in Litigation Act of 1995 | Law | 1995-02-08 | 1995-02-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] | WI | D | K000305 | 1 | Sunshine in Litigation Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to require a court to enter an order (under rule 26(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure) restricting the disclosure of information obtained through discovery or restricting access to court records in a civil case only after making particularized findings of fact that: (1) such order would not restrict the disclosure of information which is relevant to the protection of public health or safety; or (2) the public interest in disclosure of potential health or safety hazards is clearly outweighed by a specific and substantial interest in maintaining the confidentiality of the information or records in question and the requested protective order is no broader than necessary to protect the privacy interest asserted. Provides that: (1) no such order shall continue in effect after the entry of final judgment unless at or after such entry the court makes a separate particularized finding of fact that such requirements have been met; (2) the party who is the proponent for entry of the order shall have the burden of proof; (3) no agreement between or among parties in a civil action filed in a court of the United States may contain a provision that prohibits or otherwise restricts a party from disclosing any information relevant to such civil action to any Federal or State agency with authority to enforce laws regulating an activity related to such information; and (4) any such information disclosed to a Federal or State agency shall be confidential to the extent provided by law. | 2025-08-21T20:16:46Z | |
| 104-s-353 | 104 | s | 353 | A bill to clarify the circumstances under which a senior circuit court judge may cast a vote in a case heard en banc. | Law | 1995-02-03 | 1995-02-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that a circuit court judge who is in regular active service at the time of a rehearing en banc, but who retires from active service prior to the issuance of a decision, shall be competent to participate in such decision. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z |
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