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| 94-s-3886 | 94 | s | 3886 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to make clear that State or Federal prisoners who are otherwise eligible for Federal habeas corpus relief may not be denied such relief on the ground that such State or Federal Government provided an opportunity for a full and fair litigation of a constitutional claim, and for other purposes. | Law | 1976-10-01 | 1976-10-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] | WI | D | N000033 | 0 | Directs that an otherwise proper application for a writ of habeas corpus in behalf of a person in custody pursuant to a judgment of a State court be entertained in a U.S. district court without regard to whether the State court afforded the applicant an opportunity to fully and fairly litigate the issue constituting the basis of such application, so long as the applicant did not deliberately bypass a procedure through which such claim could have been presented. Prohibits any provision of law or any rule prescribed by the Supreme Court from precluding a Federal court from granting appropriate relief to a prisoner whom it has sentenced upon its finding that the judgment was rendered without jurisdiction, that the sentence imposed was unauthorized, or that the prisoner's constitutional rights have been denied or infringed, unless it also finds that the prisoner deliberately bypassed a procedure available to assert his constitutional rights. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 2254; 2255) | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-s-3871 | 94 | s | 3871 | United States Customs Court Act | Law | 1976-09-29 | 1976-09-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE] | NE | R | H000875 | 0 | United States Customs Court Act - Declares that the United States Customs Court, in all actions properly pending before it, shall possess all the powers of a district court of the United States. Repeals the requirement that not more than five judges of such court be appointed from the same political party. Confers exclusive jurisdiction on the Customs Court over petitions for immediate relief brought by any person who is authorized by statute to contest a final order decision of the Secretary of the Treasury or of the United States Customs Service and who is likely to sustain immediate and irreparable injury as a result of a preliminary order or decision relating to an actual or attempted importation prior to such final order or decision. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 251, 1582) | 2025-09-02T18:52:36Z | |
| 94-hr-15640 | 94 | hr | 15640 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow certain civil actions against the United States to be prosecuted in the district courts of the United States. | Law | 1976-09-20 | 1976-09-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Risenhoover, Theodore M. [D-OK-2] | OK | D | R000268 | 0 | Grants original jurisdiction to United States district courts of civil actions against the United States arising out of loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Agriculture under the Emergency Livestock Credit Act of 1974. | 2024-08-01T19:33:26Z | |
| 94-hr-15531 | 94 | hr | 15531 | A bill to permit the use of unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury as evidence in Federal proceedings. | Law | 1976-09-13 | 1976-10-18 | Public law 94-550. | House | Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30] | CA | D | D000043 | 5 | Permits the use of unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury as evidence in Federal proceedings wherever, under any law of the United States or any requirement pursuant to law, any matter is required or permitted to be supported by a sworn declaration. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-15502 | 94 | hr | 15502 | A bill to limit the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the district courts to enter any judgment, decree, or order, denying or restricting as unconstitutional, voluntary prayer in any public school. | Law | 1976-09-09 | 1976-09-09 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] | NY | R | K000086 | 0 | Eliminates the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and Federal district courts to review any case relating to voluntary prayers in public schools and public buildings. | 2024-08-01T19:33:16Z | |
| 94-s-3785 | 94 | s | 3785 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain courts which have naturalization jurisdiction to retain up to $20,000 of the fees collected in naturalization proceedings held in such courts in any fiscal year. | Law | 1976-08-31 | 1976-08-31 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY] | NY | R | B001026 | 0 | Authorizes courts with naturalization jurisdiction conferred to them under the Immigration and Nationality Act to retain up to $20,000 (presently $6,000) of the fees collected in naturalization proceedings held in such courts in any fiscal year. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-15310 | 94 | hr | 15310 | Judicial Tenure Act | Law | 1976-08-30 | 1976-08-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] | GA | D | B000839 | 0 | Judicial Tenure Act - Establishes a Council on Judicial Tenure to further the honest, impartial, and efficient administration of justice in the courts of the United States. Requires the Council to receive and investigate each written complaint by any person concerning a Justice or judge of the United States and to determine whether the grounds specified in this Act for removal of a Justice or judge from office or censure or for involuntary retirement of a Justice or judge, exist. Stipulates that if, after a preliminary inquiry by the Chairman, any such complaint is found to be frivolous, unwarranted, or insufficient in law or fact, the Council may dismiss such complaint. Requires that whenever the Council orders an investigation or hearing with respect to the fitness of any Justice or judge to continue in office, it shall provide not less than thirty days notice to such Justice or judge of the date on which any hearings is to be conducted. Sets forth the duties of the Judicial Conference with reference to proceedings relating to removal, censure, and involuntary retirement of a Justice or judge of the United States. Authorizes the conference or a committee of nine judges to order any judge of the United States who is the subject of such inquiry to cease the exercise of any judicial powers or prerogatives pending disposition of the inquiry. Authorizes the Conference or committee in all cases brought before it, by majority vote: (1) to order the censure of any Justice or judge whose conduct is found to be inconsistent with the good behavior required by the Constitution; (2) to order the removal of any such Justice or judge from office; (3) to order the involuntary retirement of any Justice or judge in accordance with this Act; and (4) to dismiss or remand (to the Council) any such case. Stipulates that a Justice or judge of the United States may be removed from office or censured in accordance with the procedures established under this Act upon a finding by the Judicial Conference of the United States that the con… | 2025-09-02T18:49:41Z | |
| 94-hr-15263 | 94 | hr | 15263 | Judicial Tenure Act | Law | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Mathis, Dawson [D-GA-2] | GA | D | M000244 | 0 | Judicial Tenure Act - Establishes a Council on Judicial Tenure to further the honest, impartial, and efficient administration of justice in the courts of the United States. Requires the Council to receive and investigate each written complaint by any person concerning a Justice or judge of the United States and to determine whether the grounds specified in this Act for removal of a Justice or judge from office or censure or for involuntary retirement of a Justice or judge, exist. Stipulates that if, after a preliminary inquiry by the Chairman, any such complaint is found to be frivolous, unwarranted, or insufficient in law or fact, the Council may dismiss such complaint. Requires that whenever the Council orders an investigation or hearing with respect to the fitness of any Justice or judge to continue in office, it shall provide not less than thirty days notice to such Justice or judge of the date on which any hearings is to be conducted. Sets forth the duties of the Judicial Conference with reference to proceedings relating to removal, censure, and involuntary retirement of a Justice or judge of the United States. Authorizes the conference or a committee of nine judges to order any judge of the United States who is the subject of such inquiry to cease the exercise of any judicial powers or prerogatives pending disposition of the inquiry. Authorizes the Conference or committee in all cases brought before it, by majority vote: (1) to order the censure of any Justice or judge whose conduct is found to be inconsistent with the good behavior required by the Constitution; (2) to order the removal of any such Justice or judge from office; (3) to order the involuntary retirement of any Justice or judge in accordance with this Act; and (4) to dismiss or remand (to the Council) any such case. Stipulates that a Justice or judge of the United States may be removed from office or censured in accordance with the procedures established under this Act upon a finding by the Judicial Conference of the United States that the con… | 2025-09-02T18:49:41Z | |
| 94-hr-15169 | 94 | hr | 15169 | A bill to eliminate the appellate jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court with respect to certain abortion cases. | Law | 1976-08-10 | 1976-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | Eliminates the appellate jurisdiction of the United States Supreme Court over any claim that a Federal or State law which prohibits an abortion is invalid under the Constitution. | 2024-08-01T19:33:06Z | |
| 94-hjres-1044 | 94 | hjres | 1044 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Law | 1976-08-02 | 1976-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] | IA | D | H000206 | 24 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no law varying the compensation for the services of Senators and Representatives shall take effect until an election of Representatives shall have intervened. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hr-14896 | 94 | hr | 14896 | A bill to amend title 18, Untied States Code, so as to establish certain guidelines for sentencing, establish a U.S. commission on sentencing. | Law | 1976-07-27 | 1976-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 5 | Directs the Federal courts to consider, in their determinations of the imposition of terms of imprisonment for criminal offenses, the following factors: (1) the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant; (2) the need for the sentence imposed to reflect the seriousness of the offense and the providing of adequate deterrence to criminal conduct; (3) whether other less restrictive sanctions have been applied to the defendant frequently or recently; and (4) any sentencing guidelines established by the Commission under this Act. Establishes a United States Commission on Sentencing as an independent commission within the judicial branch of the United States Government to consist of five members appointed by the United States Judicial Conference. Directs such Commission to promulgate and distribute to all Federal courts guidelines for sentencing consistent with this Act. Empowers the Commission to establish general policies and rules necessary to carry out this Act. Empowers the Commission to utilize the services and information of other Federal, State, local and private agencies with or without reimbursement therefor. Empowers the Commission to establish a research and development program for the purpose of: (1) serving as a clearinghouse and information center for the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information on Federal sentencing practices; and (2) assisting and serving in a consulting capacity to Federal courts, departments, and agencies in the development, maintenance, and coordination of sound sentencing practices. Empowers the Commission to devise and conduct a training program of short-term instruction in sentencing techniques for judicial and probation personnel and other persons connected with the sentencing process. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress, the Judicial Conference, and the President on its activities. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3579, 3621, 3657, 3742, 3801-5) | 2024-08-01T19:32:45Z | |
| 94-hconres-676 | 94 | hconres | 676 | Concurrent resolution to provide for the procurement and display in the Capitol of a facsimile of the Constitution of the United States. | Law | 1976-07-01 | 1976-07-01 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] | NY | R | M000808 | 0 | Directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a bronze facsimile of the original documents of the Constitution of the United States and cause such facsimile to be displayed in an appropriate location in the U.S. Capitol. | 2024-08-01T19:20:29Z | |
| 94-hr-14526 | 94 | hr | 14526 | A bill to repeal the provisions of section 3491 of the Revised Statutes which allow suits in certain cases to be brought by a person in the name of the United States. | Law | 1976-06-23 | 1976-06-23 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] | MO | D | C000488 | 0 | Repeals provisions of present law which allow a person to bring a suit in the name of the United States against a person who is liable to the United States for making false claims for payment against the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:32:34Z | |
| 94-hjres-987 | 94 | hjres | 987 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the compensation of Senators and Representatives. | Law | 1976-06-15 | 1976-06-15 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] | IA | D | H000206 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no law varying the compensation for the services of Senators and Representatives shall take effect until an election of Representatives shall have intervened. | 2024-08-01T19:22:01Z | |
| 94-hr-14353 | 94 | hr | 14353 | A bill to provide that the judges of the district courts for the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Canal Zone shall hold office during good behavior. | Law | 1976-06-14 | 1976-06-14 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] | VI | D | D000209 | 1 | Grants life-time tenure to judges of the district courts for the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Canal Zone, during good behavior. | 2024-08-01T19:32:25Z | |
| 94-sjres-200 | 94 | sjres | 200 | Public Law Revision Resolution | Law | 1976-06-14 | 1976-06-14 | Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. | Senate | Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL] | FL | D | S000962 | 0 | Public Law Revision Resolution - Directs each standing committee of the House of Representatives and of the Senate to submit, by the last day of the first session of the Ninety- fifth Congress, to the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate, a plan for a comprehensive review of all existing Federal statutes with respect to which any such committee has legislative jurisdiction with a view toward revising and repealing such statutes as may be appropriate. | 2025-09-02T18:50:28Z | |
| 94-hr-14334 | 94 | hr | 14334 | A bill to amend title 23 of the District of Columbia Code with respect to detaining defendants on pretrail release, probation, parole or mandatory early release. | Law | 1976-06-11 | 1976-06-11 | Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. | House | Rep. Mann, James R. [D-SC-4] | SC | D | M000105 | 0 | Amends provisions of the District of Columbia Code relating to pretrial detention of criminal defendants presently on probation, parole, or mandatory release pending completion of sentence. Limits the application of such provisions to those defendants who are charged with (1) a dangerous crime, (2) a violent crime, or (3) an obstruction or attempted obstruction of justice by threatening or injuring a prospective witness or juror. Extends the maximum detention pending notification to appropriate state or Federal courts, probation, parole, or corrections officials to ten days. Empowers a judicial officer to order that such a defendant be detained until trial upon finding a substantial probability that the defendant committed the offense as charged. Permits institution of pretrial detention hearings in the District of Columbia by a judicial officer on such officer's own initiative. | 2024-08-01T19:32:25Z | |
| 94-s-3553 | 94 | s | 3553 | Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act | Law | 1976-06-10 | 1976-10-23 | Pocket veto by President. | Senate | Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE] | NE | R | H000875 | 2 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1310) Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act - Grants United States district courts original jurisdiction without regard to the amount in controversy in any nonjury civil action against a foreign state as to any claim for relief in personam with respect to which the foreign state is not entitled to immunity. Stipulates that, in all such cases, district courts shall have personal jurisdiction over a foreign state where the prescribed service is made. Stipulates that a foreign state is not immune from the jurisdiction of U.S. courts if: (1) the state has waived its immunity either explicitly or by implication; (2) the action is based upon specified commercially related activities; (3) the action is based upon rights in specified property, connected with commercial activity, taken in violation of international law; (4) the issue is rights in U.S. property acquired by succession or gift or rights in immovable U.S. property; or (5) money damages are sought against a foreign state for personal injury or death, or damage to or loss of property, occurring in the U.S. and caused by the tortious act or omission of the foreign state or its official or employee acting within the scope of his office or employment. Exempts from the latter category claims based upon discretionary functions and claims arising out of malicious prosecution, abuse of process, libel, slander, misrepresentation, deceit, or interference with contract rights. Stipulates that foreign states are not immune from jurisdiction of U.S. courts in the case of admiralty suits brought to enforce a maritime lien against a foreign state's vessel or cargo, which lien is based upon the state's commercial activity. Requires that proper notice be given to the person, or his agent, having possession of the vessel or cargo against which the lien is asserted and to the foreign state. Directs that the lien thereafter be deemed an in personam claim against the foreign state and that the … | 2025-09-02T18:52:29Z | |
| 94-hr-14243 | 94 | hr | 14243 | A bill to provide that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, a prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs. | Law | 1976-06-08 | 1976-06-08 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 9 | Requires the United States to pay to any defendant who prevails in a civil action in which the United States is a plaintiff a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs. | 2024-08-01T19:32:18Z | |
| 94-hr-14226 | 94 | hr | 14226 | A bill to extinguish Federal court jurisdiction over school attendance. | Law | 1976-06-07 | 1976-06-07 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] | TX | D | T000110 | 0 | Eliminates the jurisdiction of United States courts, pursuant to article III of the U.S. Constitution, over decisions affecting assignment of pupils to particular schools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:18Z | |
| 94-hr-14146 | 94 | hr | 14146 | Civil Contempt Reform Act | Law | 1976-06-02 | 1976-06-02 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 0 | Civil Contempt Reform Act - Requires a hearing at which an individual may be represented by counsel before such individual's refusal to testify when appearing in a grand jury proceeding may result in a finding of contempt. Limits imprisonment for such contempt to a period of six months (formerly 18 months). Prohibits fining or imprisoning a witness for a refusal to testify in a grand jury proceeding if such witness has been fined or imprisoned for a previous refusal to testify on the same transaction or events. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 1826; Adds 18 U.S.C. 403) | 2025-09-02T18:49:08Z | |
| 94-hr-14054 | 94 | hr | 14054 | A bill to extinguish Federal court jurisdiction over school attendance. | Law | 1976-05-27 | 1976-05-27 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1] | VA | D | D000474 | 0 | Eliminates the jurisdiction of United States courts, pursuant to article III of the U.S. Constitution, over decisions affecting assignment of pupils to particular schools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:10Z | |
| 94-hr-14014 | 94 | hr | 14014 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, so as to establish certain guidelines for sentencing, establish a U.S. Commission on Sentencing. | Law | 1976-05-25 | 1976-05-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 24 | Directs the Federal courts to consider, in their determinations of the imposition of terms of imprisonment for criminal offenses, the following factors: (1) the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant; (2) the need for the sentence imposed to reflect the seriousness of the offense and the providing of adequate deterrence to criminal conduct; (3) whether other less restrictive sanctions have been applied to the defendant frequently or recently; and (4) any sentencing guidelines established by the Commission under this Act. Establishes a United States Commission on Sentencing as an independent commission within the judicial branch of the United States Government to consist of five members appointed by the United States Judicial Conference. Directs such Commission to promulgate and distribute to all Federal courts guidelines for sentencing consistent with this Act. Empowers the Commission to establish general policies and rules necessary to carry out this Act. Empowers the Commission to utilize the services and information of other Federal, State, local and private agencies with or without reimbursement therefor. Empowers the Commission to establish a research and development program for the purpose of: (1) serving as a clearinghouse and information center for the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information on Federal sentencing practices; and (2) assisting and serving in a consulting capacity to Federal courts, departments, and agencies in the development, maintenance, and coordination of sound sentencing practices. Empowers the Commission to devise and conduct a training program of short-term instruction in sentencing techniques for judicial and probation personnel and other persons connected with the sentencing process. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress, the Judicial Conference, and the President on its activities. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3579, 3621, 3657, 3742, 3801-5) | 2024-08-01T19:32:10Z | |
| 94-hr-14015 | 94 | hr | 14015 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, so as to establish certain guidelines for sentencing, establish a U.S. Commission on Sentencing. | Law | 1976-05-25 | 1976-05-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 7 | Directs the Federal courts to consider, in their determinations of the imposition of terms of imprisonment for criminal offenses, the following factors: (1) the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant; (2) the need for the sentence imposed to reflect the seriousness of the offense and the providing of adequate deterrence to criminal conduct; (3) whether other less restrictive sanctions have been applied to the defendant frequently or recently; and (4) any sentencing guidelines established by the Commission under this Act. Establishes a United States Commission on Sentencing as an independent commission within the judicial branch of the United States Government to consist of five members appointed by the United States Judicial Conference. Directs such Commission to promulgate and distribute to all Federal courts guidelines for sentencing consistent with this Act. Empowers the Commission to establish general policies and rules necessary to carry out this Act. Empowers the Commission to utilize the services and information of other Federal, State, local and private agencies with or without reimbursement therefor. Empowers the Commission to establish a research and development program for the purpose of: (1) serving as a clearinghouse and information center for the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information on Federal sentencing practices; and (2) assisting and serving in a consulting capacity to Federal courts, departments, and agencies in the development, maintenance, and coordination of sound sentencing practices. Empowers the Commission to devise and conduct a training program of short-term instruction in sentencing techniques for judicial and probation personnel and other persons connected with the sentencing process. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress, the Judicial Conference, and the President on its activities. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3579, 3621, 3657, 3742, 3801-5) | 2024-08-01T19:32:10Z | |
| 94-hr-13881 | 94 | hr | 13881 | A bill to increase the salaries of justices, judges, and certain other personnel in the judicial branch. | Law | 1976-05-18 | 1976-05-18 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3] | LA | R | T000362 | 8 | Increases the salaries of Federal justices, judges, bankruptcy referees, and other judicial officers subject to certain adjustments under the Federal Salary Act of 1967. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 5,44, 135, 173, 213, 252, 603, and 792) | 2024-08-01T19:32:00Z | |
| 94-hr-13818 | 94 | hr | 13818 | A bill to delay the effective date of certain proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and certain other rules promulgated by the U.S. Supreme Court. | Law | 1976-05-17 | 1976-05-17 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hungate, William L. [D-MO-9] | MO | D | H000965 | 0 | Delays the effective date of specified rules and amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure promulgated by the Supreme Court. | 2024-08-01T19:32:00Z | |
| 94-hr-13754 | 94 | hr | 13754 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, so as to establish certain guidelines for sentencing, establish a U.S. Commission on Sentencing. | Law | 1976-05-12 | 1976-05-12 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 5 | Directs the Federal courts to consider, in their determinations of the imposition of terms of imprisonment for criminal offenses, the following factors: (1) the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant; (2) the need for the sentence imposed to reflect the seriousness of the offense and the providing of adequate deterrence to criminal conduct; (3) whether other less restrictive sanctions have been applied to the defendant frequently or recently; and (4) any sentencing guidelines established by the Commission under this Act. Establishes a United States Commission on Sentencing as an independent commission within the judicial branch of the United States Government to consist of five members appointed by the United States Judicial Conference. Directs such Commission to promulgate and distribute to all Federal courts guidelines for sentencing consistent with this Act. Empowers the Commission to establish general policies and rules necessary to carry out this Act. Empowers the Commission to utilize the services and information of other Federal, State, local and private agencies with or without reimbursement therefor. Empowers the Commission to establish a research and development program for the purpose of: (1) serving as a clearinghouse and information center for the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information on Federal sentencing practices; and (2) assisting and serving in a consulting capacity to Federal courts, departments, and agencies in the development, maintenance, and coordination of sound sentencing practices. Empowers the Commission to devise and conduct a training program of short-term instruction in sentencing techniques for judicial and probation personnel and other persons connected with the sentencing process. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress, the Judicial Conference, and the President on its activities. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3579, 3621, 3657, 3742, 3801-5) | 2024-08-01T19:31:59Z | |
| 94-s-3423 | 94 | s | 3423 | National Court of Appeals Act | Law | 1976-05-12 | 1976-05-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE] | NE | R | H000875 | 0 | National Court of Appeals Act - Establishes a National Court of Appeals to be composed of a chief judge appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and six associate judges. Directs that the principal seat of the Court be in the District of Columbia. Grants the Court jurisdiction over cases referred to it by the Supreme Court. Authorizes the Court to deny review of any case so referred unless the Supreme Court directs it to decide the case. Makes the Court's decisions binding on all United States' courts unless modified or overruled by the Supreme Court. Stipulates that any case in the Court may be reviewed by the Supreme Court by writ of certiorari granted upon the petition of any party to any such case before or after rendition of judgment or decree. Makes specified technical and conforming amendments. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 21-28, 691-693, 1271-2, 1259) | 2025-09-02T18:52:23Z | |
| 94-hr-13703 | 94 | hr | 13703 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that Columbia, Greene, and Ulster Counties, N.Y., shall be included in the Northern Judicial District of New York. | Law | 1976-05-11 | 1976-05-11 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29] | NY | D | P000134 | 1 | Includes Columbia, Greene, and Ulster counties in the northern judicial district of New York. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 112) | 2024-08-01T19:31:51Z | |
| 94-hr-13707 | 94 | hr | 13707 | A bill to authorize the Judicial Conference of the United States to fix fees and costs in the U.S. district courts. | Law | 1976-05-11 | 1976-05-11 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Authorizes the Judicial Conference of the United States to fix fees and costs in U.S. district courts. Makes specified technical and conforming amendments. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 1914) | 2024-08-01T19:31:51Z | |
| 94-hr-13708 | 94 | hr | 13708 | A bill to amend chapter 42 of title 28, United States Code relating to the establishment of a Federal Judicial Center. | Law | 1976-05-11 | 1976-05-11 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Requires the supervisory Board of the Federal Judicial Center to hold meetings semi-annually (formerly quarterly). Allows the Board to authorize an expenditure for furnished housing accommodations for the Director and his family in specified circumstances. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 621, 622, 624, 626) | 2024-08-01T19:31:51Z | |
| 94-hr-13716 | 94 | hr | 13716 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, so as to establish certain guidelines for sentencing, establish a U.S. Commission on Sentencing. | Law | 1976-05-11 | 1976-05-11 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 4 | Directs the Federal courts to consider, in their determinations of the imposition of terms of imprisonment for criminal offenses, the following factors: (1) the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant; (2) the need for the sentence imposed to reflect the seriousness of the offense and the providing of adequate deterrence to criminal conduct; (3) whether other less restrictive sanctions have been applied to the defendant frequently or recently; and (4) any sentencing guidelines established by the Commission under this Act. Establishes a United States Commission on Sentencing as an independent commission within the judicial branch of the United States Government to consist of five members appointed by the United States Judicial Conference. Directs such Commission to promulgate and distribute to all Federal courts guidelines for sentencing consistent with this Act. Empowers the Commission to establish general policies and rules necessary to carry out this Act. Empowers the Commission to utilize the services and information of other Federal, State, local and private agencies with or without reimbursement therefor. Empowers the Commission to establish a research and development program for the purpose of: (1) serving as a clearinghouse and information center for the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information on Federal sentencing practices; and (2) assisting and serving in a consulting capacity to Federal courts, departments, and agencies in the development, maintenance, and coordination of sound sentencing practices. Empowers the Commission to devise and conduct a training program of short-term instruction in sentencing techniques for judicial and probation personnel and other persons connected with the sentencing process. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress, the Judicial Conference, and the President on its activities. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3579, 3621, 3657, 3742, 3801-5) | 2024-08-01T19:31:52Z | |
| 94-hr-13658 | 94 | hr | 13658 | Bilingual Courts Act | Law | 1976-05-10 | 1976-05-10 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8] | CA | D | D000222 | 0 | Bilingual Courts Act - Requires that proceedings in U.S. district courts, in criminal and civil actions, be conducted bilingually where it is determined that a party to such proceedings does not understand the English language. Directs the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to determine and supply the personnel and facilities necessary to conduct such proceedings. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1827) | 2025-09-02T18:48:50Z | |
| 94-hr-13492 | 94 | hr | 13492 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, so as to establish certain guidelines for sentencing, establish a U.S. Commission on Sentencing. | Law | 1976-04-30 | 1976-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | T000393 | 1 | Directs the Federal courts to consider, in their determinations of the imposition of terms of imprisonment for criminal offenses, the following factors: (1) the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant; (2) the need for the sentence imposed to reflect the seriousness of the offense and the providing of adequate deterrence to criminal conduct; (3) whether other less restrictive sanctions have been applied to the defendant frequently or recently; and (4) any sentencing guidelines established by the Commission under this Act. Establishes a United States Commission on Sentencing as an independent commission within the judicial branch of the United States Government to consist of five members appointed by the United States Judicial Conference. Directs such Commission to promulgate and distribute to all Federal courts guidelines for sentencing consistent with this Act. Empowers the Commission to establish general policies and rules necessary to carry out this Act. Empowers the Commission to utilize the services and information of other Federal, State, local and private agencies with or without reimbursement therefor. Empowers the Commission to establish a research and development program for the purpose of: (1) serving as a clearinghouse and information center for the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information on Federal sentencing practices; and (2) assisting and serving in a consulting capacity to Federal courts, departments, and agencies in the development, maintenance, and coordination of sound sentencing practices. Empowers the Commission to devise and conduct a training program of short-term instruction in sentencing techniques for judicial and probation personnel and other persons connected with the sentencing process. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress, the Judicial Conference, and the President on its activities. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3579, 3621, 3657, 3742, 3801-5) | 2024-08-01T19:31:46Z | |
| 94-hr-13429 | 94 | hr | 13429 | A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of certain Federal courts with respect to busing and to confer such jurisdiction upon certain other courts. | Law | 1976-04-29 | 1976-04-29 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. du Pont, Pierre S., IV [R-DE-At Large] | DE | R | D000558 | 0 | Transfers from Federal to State courts, jurisdiction over cases in which the remedy of assignment of children to public schools on the basis of race or creed, and requiring the transportation of such children, is either sought or may be granted. Vests appellate jurisdiction of such cases in the Supreme Court of the United States by writ of certiorari from the highest State or territorial court exercising such jurisdiction. | 2024-08-01T19:31:45Z | |
| 94-hr-13392 | 94 | hr | 13392 | A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of certain courts with respect to public schools. | Law | 1976-04-28 | 1976-04-28 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Esch, Marvin L. [R-MI-2] | MI | R | E000213 | 0 | Transfers from Federal to State courts jurisdiction to enter decrees requiring the transportation of students or teachers to carry out a plan of racial desegregation, when such cases arise within a State. Vests appellate jurisdiction of such cases in the Supreme Court of the United States by writ of certiorari from the highest State or territorial court exercising such jurisdiction. Terminates the order of any Federal court requiring the transportation of students and teachers to carry out a plan of racial desegregation. Directs any State court of appropriate jurisdiction to assume jurisdiction of such cases upon application of a party. | 2024-08-01T19:31:40Z | |
| 94-hr-13282 | 94 | hr | 13282 | Speedy Trials Assistance Act | Law | 1976-04-26 | 1976-04-26 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI-1] | HI | D | M000250 | 0 | Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require a State applying for law enforcement assistance grants from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to include in its comprehensive State plans provisions designed to eliminate criminal case backlog, accelerate the processing and disposition of criminal cases, and improve the availability and quality of justice. Requires that no less than one-third of such law enforcement assistance grants be distributed by the Administration in its discretion to further such goals. Grants funding priority to projects and programs dealing with such objectives. | 2025-09-02T18:48:38Z | |
| 94-hr-13219 | 94 | hr | 13219 | A bill to abolish diversity of citizenship as a basis of jurisdiction of Federal district courts. | Law | 1976-04-13 | 1976-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] | FL | D | B000371 | 0 | Abolishes diversity of citizenship as a basis of jurisdiction for Federal district courts. (Repeals 28 U.S.C. 1332, 1335; Amends 28 U.S.C. 1342, 1391, 1441) | 2024-08-01T19:31:32Z | |
| 94-s-3274 | 94 | s | 3274 | Grand Jury Reform Act | Law | 1976-04-08 | 1976-04-08 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] | SD | D | A000017 | 2 | Grand Jury Reform Act - Authorizes a U.S. district court, whenever a witness in any proceeding before a U.S. grand jury or district court refuses without just cause to comply with an order of the court to testify or provide other information, to confine such witness. Prohibits confinement of a recalcitrant witness for a subsequent refusal to testify concerning the same transaction or event. Directs the Government attorney to apply to the court for an order granting the witness immunity in any proceeding before a U.S. court or grand jury where: (1) the testimony of a witness or the production of evidence by a witness is necessary to the United States; (2) the witness consents; and (3) the Attorney General approves the application. Allows the court to order a witness to testify or produce other evidence even though the witness claims that such testimony or evidence may be incriminating. Declares that testimony given or evidence produced under such grant of immunity may not be used as evidence against such witness in any court and may not subject such witness to any consequent penalty or forfeiture. Requires district courts to give adequate and reasonable notice to a grand jury of its rights and duties, including: (1) its duty to inquire into offenses under U.S. criminal laws alleged to have been committed within the judicial district; (2) its authority to make independent inquiries; (3) its right to call and interrogate witnesses; (4) its right to request production of documents; and (5) such other rights and duties as the court deems advisable. Declares that failure to instruct a grand jury as directed constitutes just cause for a witness's refusal to testify or provide other information and entitles any person indicted by such grand jury to a dismissal of the indictment. Stipulates that the grand jury shall serve for a term of 12 months with specified exceptions. Authorizes, in the event that the Government attorney refuses to assist or hinders a grand jury inquiry, the appointment by the court of a special att… | 2025-09-02T18:52:23Z | |
| 94-hr-12963 | 94 | hr | 12963 | A bill to increase the salaries of justices, judges, and certain other personnel in the judicial branch. | Law | 1976-04-01 | 1976-04-01 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3] | LA | R | T000362 | 0 | Increases the salaries of Federal justices, judges, bankruptcy referees, and other judicial officers subject to certain adjustments under the Federal Salary Act of 1967. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 5,44, 135, 173, 213, 252, 603, and 792) | 2024-08-01T19:31:22Z | |
| 94-hr-12976 | 94 | hr | 12976 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain courts which have naturalization jurisdiction to retain up to $20,000 of the fees collected in naturalization proceedings held in such courts in any fiscal year. | Law | 1976-04-01 | 1976-04-01 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | R000262 | 0 | Authorizes courts with naturalization jurisdiction conferred to them under the Immigration and Nationality Act to retain up to $20,000 (presently $6,000) of the fees collected in naturalization proceedings held in such courts in any fiscal year. | 2024-08-01T19:31:22Z | |
| 94-hjres-889 | 94 | hjres | 889 | A joint resolution to provide financial assistance for the establishment of the Wayne Morse Chair of Law and Politics at the University of Oregon. | Law | 1976-03-30 | 1976-03-30 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | W000227 | 0 | Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to provide financial assistance in accordance with the provisions of this joint resolution to assist in establishing the Wayne Morse Chair of Law and Politics at the University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon. Directs that the Federal share of such expenses shall not exceed 66 2/3 percent. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums, not to exceed $500,000, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hr-12874 | 94 | hr | 12874 | A bill to impose a one-year statute of limitations for certain civil rights actions. | Law | 1976-03-30 | 1976-03-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1] | VA | D | D000474 | 0 | Imposes a one year statute of limitations for civil rights actions charging deprivation of a Constitutional right, privilege, or immunity by any person acting under color of State or Territorial authority. | 2024-08-01T19:31:15Z | |
| 94-hr-12692 | 94 | hr | 12692 | A bill to extend the Federal Tort Claims Act to members of the National Guard when engaged in training duty under Federal law. | Law | 1976-03-22 | 1976-03-22 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] | MS | D | M000865 | 1 | Extends the Federal Tort Claims Act to members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard when engaged in training or duty under Federal law. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 2671) | 2024-08-01T19:31:05Z | |
| 94-hr-12601 | 94 | hr | 12601 | Judicial Survivors' Annuities Reform Act | Law | 1976-03-17 | 1976-03-17 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Thornton, Ray [D-AR-4] | AR | D | T000243 | 2 | Judicial Survivors Annuities Reform Act - Expands the annuity plan for widows and dependent children of U.S. judges to include the widowers of such officials and the widows, widowers, and dependent children of the Director of the Federal Judicial Center and the administrative assistant to the Chief Justice of the United States. Extends the definition of "dependent children" to include unmarried, full-time student children between the ages of 18 and 22. Directs that funds matching those made by the judicial officials participating in the plan be deposited to the credit of the Judicial Survivors' Annuity Fund established by this Act. Requires that if a judicial official resigns under conditions making such individual ineligible for a retirement salary, such individual shall receive a lump sum payment of all contributions made to such fund. Shortens the period of service necessary to vest rights in the annuity payments as a result of the participant's death while in office or receiving retirement salary from five years to 18 months. Increases annuities payable to children of participants. Raises the minimum and maximum annuities payable to the widow or widower of such officials in all instances of eligibility. Changes the basis of calculating a widow's or widower's annuity from the salary earned by the official during the five years preceding death to the salary earned during the three years of service in which the official's salary was the greatest; or, if the official served less than three years, to the salary earned during such service. Stipulates that any lump sum payment shall be made to specified beneficiaries and that such payment is a bar to recovery by any other person. Expedites payments to be made to an executor, executrix, administrator, or administrix of an annuitant when the annuity is terminated by the annuitant's death. Establishes on the books of the Treasury a Judicial Survivors' Annuity Fund. Requires, on the date this Act becomes effective, the transfer to such Fund of all moneys in the fund … | 2025-09-02T18:48:19Z | |
| 94-s-3153 | 94 | s | 3153 | A bill to amend sections 1331 and 1332 of title 28, United States Code, to raise the amount in controversy required to establish Federal jurisdiction. | Law | 1976-03-16 | 1976-03-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] | MS | D | E000018 | 0 | Increases the amount in controversy required to establish jurisdiction in Federal courts from $10,000 to $25,000. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 1331, 1332) | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-12365 | 94 | hr | 12365 | A bill to extinguish Federal court jurisdiction over school attendance. | Law | 1976-03-09 | 1976-03-09 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7] | GA | D | M000413 | 0 | Eliminates the jurisdiction of United States courts, pursuant to article III of the U.S. Constitution, over decisions affecting assignment of pupils to particular schools. | 2024-08-01T19:30:53Z | |
| 94-s-3077 | 94 | s | 3077 | A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to limit the discretionary equity power of courts of the United States in the formulation of certain remedies. | Law | 1976-03-04 | 1976-03-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] | AL | D | A000127 | 7 | Prohibits the Federal courts from requiring any Federal, State, or local official to classify persons by race, creed, or color for the purpose of assigning pupils to public schools. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 3101) | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-12182 | 94 | hr | 12182 | A bill to amend section 142 of title 28, United States Code, relating to the furnishing of accommodations to judges of the courts of appeals of the United States. | Law | 1976-03-01 | 1976-03-01 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] | TX | D | B000880 | 1 | Excludes from restrictions on accommodations at places for holding court the furnishing of accommodations to Federal appellate judges at places where Federal facilities are available and the judicial council of the circuit approves. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 142) | 2024-08-01T19:30:43Z | |
| 94-hr-12121 | 94 | hr | 12121 | A bill to provide for the recovery by the prevailing party of attorney's fees from the United States in civil actions where the United States is a party which does not prevail. | Law | 1976-02-26 | 1976-02-26 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Devine, Samuel L. [R-OH-12] | OH | R | D000279 | 2 | Allows recovery by the prevailing party of attorney's fees from the United States in civil actions where the United States is a party which does not prevail. | 2024-08-01T19:30:43Z | |
| 94-s-2937 | 94 | s | 2937 | A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of certain courts with respect to public schools. | Law | 1976-02-05 | 1976-02-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 20 | Transfers from Federal to State courts jurisdiction to enter decrees requiring the transportation of students or teachers to carry out a plan of racial desegregation, when such cases arise within a State. Vests appellate jurisdiction of such cases in the Supreme Court of the United States by writ of certiorari from the highest State or territorial court exercising such jurisdiction. Terminates the order of any Federal court requiring the transportation of students and teachers to carry out a plan of racial desegregation. Directs any State court of appellate jurisdiction to assume jurisdiction of such cases upon application of a party. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-11655 | 94 | hr | 11655 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, so as to establish certain guidelines for sentencing, establish a U.S. Commission on Sentencing. | Law | 1976-02-03 | 1976-02-03 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Directs the Federal courts to consider, in their determinations of the imposition of terms of imprisonment for criminal offenses, the following factors: (1) the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant; (2) the need for the sentence imposed to reflect the seriousness of the offense and the providing of adequate deterrence to criminal conduct; (3) whether other less restrictive sanctions have been applied to the defendant frequently or recently; and (4) any sentencing guidelines established by the Commission under this Act. Establishes a United States Commission on Sentencing as an independent commission within the judicial branch of the United States Government to consist of five members appointed by the United States Judicial Conference. Directs such Commission to promulgate and distribute to all Federal courts guidelines for sentencing consistent with this Act. Empowers the Commission to establish general policies and rules necessary to carry out this Act. Empowers the Commission to utilize the services and information of other Federal, State, local and private agencies with or without reimbursement therefor. Empowers the Commission to establish a research and development program for the purpose of: (1) serving as a clearinghouse and information center for the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information on Federal sentencing practices; and (2) assisting and serving in a consulting capacity to Federal courts, departments, and agencies in the development, maintenance, and coordination of sound sentencing practices. Empowers the Commission to devise and conduct a training program of short-term instruction in sentencing techniques for judicial and probation personnel and other persons connected with the sentencing process. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress, the Judicial Conference, and the President on its activities. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3579, 3621, 3657, 3742, 3801-5) | 2024-08-01T19:30:19Z | |
| 94-hr-11660 | 94 | hr | 11660 | Grand Jury Reform Act | Law | 1976-02-03 | 1976-02-03 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1] | MI | D | C000714 | 0 | Grand Jury Reform Act - Authorizes a U.S. district court, whenever a witness in any proceeding before a U.S. grand jury or district court refuses without just cause to comply with an order of the court to testify or provide other information, to confine such witness. Prohibits confinement of a recalcitrant witness for a subsequent refusal to testify concerning the same transaction or event. Directs the Government attorney to apply to the court for an order granting the witness immunity in any proceeding before a U.S. court or grand jury where: (1) the testimony of a witness or the production of evidence by a witness is necessary to the United States; (2) the witness consents; and (3) the Attorney General approves the application. Allows the court to order a witness to testify or produce other evidence even though the witness claims that such testimony or evidence may be incriminating. Declares that testimony given or evidence produced under such grant of immunity may not be used as evidence against such witness in any court and may not subject such witness to any consequent penalty or forfeiture. Requires district courts to give adequate and reasonable notice to a grand jury of its rights and duties, including: (1) its duty to inquire into offenses under U.S. criminal laws alleged to have been committed within the judicial district; (2) its authority to make independent inquiries; (3) its right to call and interrogate witnesses; (4) its right to request production of documents; and (5) such other rights and duties as the court deems advisable. Declares that failure to instruct a grand jury as directed constitutes just cause for a witness's refusal to testify or provide other information and entitles any person indicted by such grand jury to a dismissal of the indictment. Stipulates that the grand jury shall serve for a term of twelve months with specified exceptions. Authorizes, in the event that the Government attorney refuses to assist or hinders a grand jury inquiry, the appointment by the court of a special… | 2025-09-02T18:47:50Z | |
| 94-s-2923 | 94 | s | 2923 | An original bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide that full-time U.S. magistrates shall receive the same compensation as full-time referees in bankruptcy and to adjust the salary of part-time magistrates. | Law | 1976-02-03 | 1976-10-17 | Public law 94-520. | Senate | Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] | ND | D | B001077 | 0 | (Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1607) Grants United States magistrates the same compensation as full-time referees in bankruptcy and adjusts the salary of part-time magistrates. Authorizes the district court of the Virgin Islands to request and appoint a magistrate. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-s-2887 | 94 | s | 2887 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, Sheridan and Wells Counties, North Dakota, shall be included in the Northwestern Division of the Judicial District of North Dakota. | Law | 1976-01-28 | 1976-05-12 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] | ND | D | B001077 | 0 | Transfers Sheridan and Wells Counties, North Dakota, from the Southeastern Division to the Northwestern Division of the Judicial District of North Dakota. Transfers Baltineau, McHeary, and Pierce Counties, North Dakota, from the Northeastern Division to the Northwestern Division of the Judicial District of North Dakota. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-11401 | 94 | hr | 11401 | State Courts Improvement Act | Law | 1976-01-20 | 1976-01-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38] | CA | D | P000121 | 0 | State Courts Improvement Act - Declares it the policy of Congress to assist the State court systems in improving the system of justice at every level. Sets forth the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, to make grants to States for: (1) development of a comprehensive plan for the improvement of the State court systems; (2) development of projects for the improvement of the court systems; and (3) other specified objectives designed to achieve a more responsive court system within each State. Requires each State to comply with enumerated requirements in order to become eligible for such grants, and in particular to develop a comprehensive multiyear plan for improvement of the court system. Stipulates that applications for grants should contain a comprehensive outline of priorities for the improvement and coordination of all aspects of courts and court programs, including descriptions of: (1) general needs and problems; (2) existing systems; (3) available resources; (4) organizational systems and administrative machinery for implementing the plan; (5) the direction, scope, and general types of improvements to be made in the future; and (6) to the maximum extent applicable, indicate the relationship of the plan to other relevant State or local law enforcement and criminal justice plans and systems. Sets forth procedures for the administration and allocation of funds. Authorizes $5,000,000 annually in support of the National Center for State Courts. Directs the National Center to: (1) maintain a continuing capability to render technical assistance, research, and coordination upon request to States developing or maintaining the court planning capability required by this Act; and (2) conduct a comprehensive nationwide study and report to the Congress and to the Administration within twenty-four months of the date of enactment of this Act. Requires that such report detail planning, resources, and actions recommended to r… | 2025-09-02T18:47:45Z | |
| 94-hr-11299 | 94 | hr | 11299 | A bill to amend chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, to bar civil service annuity payments during periods an annuitant is entitled to receive salary as a justice or judge of the United States. | Law | 1975-12-19 | 1975-12-19 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Henderson, David N. [D-NC-3] | NC | D | H000479 | 2 | Prohibits civil service annuity payments during periods an annuitant is entitled to receive salary as a justice or judge of the United States. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8344) | 2024-08-01T19:30:03Z | |
| 94-hr-11320 | 94 | hr | 11320 | Judicial Survivors' Annuities Reform Act | Law | 1975-12-19 | 1975-12-19 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Thornton, Ray [D-AR-4] | AR | D | T000243 | 0 | Judicial Survivors' Annuities Reform Act - Expands the annuity plan for widows and dependant children of judges of the United States and of the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to include the widowers of such officials and the widows, widowers, and dependant children of the Director of the Federal Judicial Center and the administrative assistant to the Chief Justice of the United States. Extends the definition of "dependant children" to include unmarried, full-time student children between the ages of 18 and 22 years. Provides that funds matching those made by the judicial officials participating in the plan be deposited to the credit of the Judicial Survivors' Annuity Fund, established by this Act, and be paid to annuitants as required by this Act. Provides, that an official may receive credit for specified Federal service rendered prior to such officials enrollment in the Fund by paying a specified percentage of the salary received by such official during that period of service, plus interest. Adds that if such payment is made in installments, rather than in a lump sum, the first installment must be at least large enough to cover the last 18 months of such specified service and subsequent payments must be made at least once every 18 months until all installments have been made. Requires that if a judicial official resigns under such conditions which make him or her ineligible for a retirement salary, a lump sum payment of all contributions made to the fund by such official shall be paid to such official within a reasonable time period not to exceed one year after relinquishment of office. Shortens the period of service necessary to vest rights in annuity payments as a result of the participant official's death while in office or while receiving a retirement salary from five years to 18 months. Increases annuities payable to children of such participant under such benefits. Raises the minimum and maximum annuities to such official's widow or widower under all instances of eligi… | 2025-09-02T18:47:44Z | |
| 94-hr-11217 | 94 | hr | 11217 | A bill to amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to permit the use of unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury as evidence in Federal proceedings. | Law | 1975-12-17 | 1975-12-17 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Wiggins, Charles E. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | W000448 | 0 | Permits the use of unsworn declarations (under penalty of perjury) in Federal proceedings, in lieu of affidavits under oath. Redefines the crime of perjury to include, in the making of any unsworn declaration allowed by this Act, a willfull subscription as true any material matter which is not believed to be true (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1746; Amends 18 U.S.C. 1621) | 2024-08-01T19:30:00Z | |
| 94-hr-11218 | 94 | hr | 11218 | National Court of Appeals Act | Law | 1975-12-17 | 1975-12-17 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Wiggins, Charles E. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | W000448 | 0 | National Court of Appeals Act - Establishes a National Court of Appeals composed of a chief judge and six associate judges appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for the tenure and salary of such judges. Provides for the sessions of such National Court. Provides for the employment of a clerk, law clerks, librarian, marshall, bailiffs, and other personnel of such National Court. Sets forth the jurisidiction and power of review of such National Court. Provides that the National Court shall have jurisdiction of cases referred to it by the Supreme Court. States that such National Court shall have jurisdiction of any case filed or instituted in a court of appeals, the Court of Claims, and the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, upon transfer of such case to it by any such court. Makes decisions by the National Court binding on all courts of the United States unless modified or overruled by the Supreme Court. Authorizes appropriations of necessary sums to carry out this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:47:39Z | |
| 94-hr-11219 | 94 | hr | 11219 | Federal Appellate Court Revision Act | Law | 1975-12-17 | 1975-12-17 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Wiggins, Charles E. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | W000448 | 0 | Federal Appellate Court Revision Act - Title I: Appellate Court Revision - Limits the length of time in which a circuit judge may sit as chief judge of his circuit to a maximum of seven years. Provides for in banc hearings where ordered by a majority of the circuit judges of a circuit who are in regular active service and are not disqualified from sitting in a hearing or determination of the matter concerned. Provides for a schedule of age plus service time for qualification for retirement for Federal judges. Authorizes positions with the Federal courts of appeals for legal assistants. Requires one copy of the decision, briefs, and related documents filed in connection with each case or controversy in the courts of appeals, the Court of Claims, and the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals to be deposited in the Library of Congress. Title II: Commission on the Federal Judicial System - Establishes a 16-member Commission on the Federal Judicial System to study, on a continuing basis, the structure and internal procedures of the Federal judicial system, emphasizing: (1) the problems of the United States courts below the appellate level; and (2) the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on Revision of the Federal Court Appellate System. Directs that the Commission report, on or before February 1 of each year, to the President, Congress, and the Chief Justice of the United States, the results of the preceding year's study, together with recommendations for changes in the structure and internal procedures of the Federal judicial system. Provides for compensation of Commission members, and for the appointment and compensation of staff members. | 2025-09-02T18:47:39Z | |
| 94-hr-11162 | 94 | hr | 11162 | A bill to amend section 1821 of title 28 of the United States Code to provide for the payment of certain witnesses on the basis of the earned income lost by reason of their appearance as witnesses. | Law | 1975-12-15 | 1975-12-15 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9] | NJ | D | H000465 | 0 | Provides for the payment of witness fees on the basis of earned income lost by reason of such appearance, or in any other case, $20.00. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 1821) | 2024-08-01T19:29:59Z | |
| 94-s-2779 | 94 | s | 2779 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for nonunanimous verdicts in the trial of civil actions. | Law | 1975-12-12 | 1975-12-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] | SD | D | A000017 | 0 | Provides for non-unanimous jury verdicts of five-sixths in the trial of civil actions, before a court of the United States, unless the parties stipulate to a majority of less than five-sixths. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1875) | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-11106 | 94 | hr | 11106 | A bill to amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to provide for the use of unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury in Federal proceedings, in lieu of affidavits under oath. | Law | 1975-12-11 | 1975-12-11 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30] | CA | D | D000043 | 0 | Permits the use of unsworn declarations (under penalty of perjury) in Federal proceedings, in lieu of affidavits under oath. Redefines the crime of perjury to include, in the making of any unsworn declaration allowed by this Act, a willfull subscription as true any material matter which is not believed to be true (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1746; Amends 18 U.S.C. 1621) | 2024-08-01T19:29:58Z | |
| 94-hr-11122 | 94 | hr | 11122 | A bill to amend section 112 of title 28 of the United States Code to divide the Eastern Judicial District of New York into two divisions. | Law | 1975-12-11 | 1975-12-11 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5] | NY | R | W000780 | 5 | Divides the present eastern judicial district of New York into two divisions. Authorizes the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to set the location of the court for the Long Island Division of the district severed under this Act. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 112(c)) | 2024-08-01T19:29:59Z | |
| 94-s-2762 | 94 | s | 2762 | National Court of Appeals Act | Law | 1975-12-10 | 1975-12-10 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE] | NE | R | H000875 | 0 | National Court of Appeals Act - Establishes a National Court of Appeals composed of a chief judge and six associate judges appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for the tenure and salary of such judges. Provides for the sessions of such National Court. Provides for the employment of a clerk, law clerks, librarian, marshal, bailiffs, and other personnel of such National Court. Sets forth the jurisdiction and power of review of such National Court. Provides that the National Court shall have jurisdiction of cases referred to it by the Supreme Court. States that such National Court shall have jurisdiction of any case filed or instituted in a court of appeals, the Court of Claims, and the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, upon transfer of such case to it by any such court. Makes decisions by the National Court binding on all courts of the United States unless modified or overruled by the Supreme Court. Authorizes appropriations of necessary sums to carry out this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:52:04Z | |
| 94-s-2763 | 94 | s | 2763 | Federal Appellate Court Revision Act | Law | 1975-12-10 | 1975-12-10 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE] | NE | R | H000875 | 0 | Federal Appellate Court Revision Act - Title I: Appellate Court Revision - Limits the length of time that a circuit judge may sit as chief judge of a circuit to a maximum of seven years. Requires en banc hearings where ordered by a majority of the circuit judges of a circuit who are in regular active service and are not disqualified from sitting in a hearing or determination of the matter concerned. Establishes a schedule of age plus service time for retirement qualifications of Federal judges. Authorizes legal assistant positions with the Federal courts of appeals. Requires that one copy of the decision, briefs, and related documents filed in connection with each case or controversy in the courts of appeals, the Court of Claims, and the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals be deposited in the Library of Congress. Title II: Commission on the Federal Judicial System - Establishes a Commission on the Federal Judicial System to study the structure and internal procedures of the judicial system. Requires the Commission to submit an annual report to the President, the Congress and the Chief Justice of the United States on the results of the preceding year's study. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its duties. | 2025-09-02T18:52:04Z | |
| 94-hr-11054 | 94 | hr | 11054 | A bill to provide that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, a prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs. | Law | 1975-12-09 | 1975-12-09 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 8 | Provides that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, a prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs, whether or not other costs are awarded or awardable against the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:29:50Z | |
| 94-s-2749 | 94 | s | 2749 | A bill to amend section 142 of title 28, United States Code, relating to the furnishing of accommodations to judges of the courts of appeals of the United States. | Law | 1975-12-05 | 1975-12-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] | KY | D | H000905 | 1 | Provides that the requirement that court shall be held only where Federal quarters and accommodations are available or suitable quarters and accommodations are furnished without cost to the United States shall not apply to judges of the courts of appeals. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-s-2752 | 94 | s | 2752 | An original bill to improve judicial machinery by reorganizing the fifth judicial circuit, by creating additional judgeships in that circuit. | Law | 1975-12-05 | 1976-07-02 | Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table. | Senate | Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] | ND | D | B001077 | 0 | Divides the fifth judicial circuit into the eastern and western divisions. Designates Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and the Canal Zone as the eastern division; and designates Louisiana and Texas as the western division. Directs the President to appoint three additional judges for the Eastern Division of the Fifth Circuit and five additional judges for the Western Division of the Fifth Circuit. Provides that where jurisdiction for a judicial review of orders or action by a Federal agency is placed by statute in a circuit with two or more divisions, the venue shall be in the division where the petitioner resides or has its principal office, unless the statute clearly specifies otherwise. Makes specified technical amendments to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-10990 | 94 | hr | 10990 | Employment Statistics Commission Act | Law | 1975-12-04 | 1975-12-04 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. du Pont, Pierre S., IV [R-DE-At Large] | DE | R | D000558 | 0 | Employment Statistics Commission Act - Establishes the Employment Statistics Commission composed of seven members appointed by the President. Requires the Commission to review the present method of collecting and analyzing employment and unemployment information and statistics, to identify weaknesses in such method, and to formulate any necessary or appropriate new methods of collecting and analyzing such information and statistics. Requires the Commission to transmit a report to the President, with copies to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare of the Senate, within one year after the final appointment is made by the President. Terminates the Commission three months after the transmission of such report. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:47:38Z | |
| 94-hr-10992 | 94 | hr | 10992 | A bill to provide that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs. | Law | 1975-12-04 | 1975-12-04 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3] | AR | R | H000124 | 0 | Provides that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, a prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs, whether or not other costs are awarded or awardable against the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:29:49Z | |
| 94-hr-11003 | 94 | hr | 11003 | A bill to amend section 98 of title 28 of the United States Code to authorize the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to be held at Houma. | Law | 1975-12-04 | 1975-12-04 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3] | LA | R | T000362 | 0 | Authorizes the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to be held at Houma. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 98) | 2024-08-01T19:29:49Z | |
| 94-hr-11010 | 94 | hr | 11010 | A bill to amend chapter 7 (relating to judicial review of agency action of title 5 of the United States Code to provide for the recovery of attorney fees as a part of costs in certain civil actions to obtain judicial review. | Law | 1975-12-04 | 1975-12-04 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] | MA | D | D000499 | 4 | Provides that a party seeking review of a Federal agency action involving civil rights, constitutional rights, or consumer or environmental interests may, if he substantially prevails, be awarded reasonable attorney fees and other litigation costs. (Adds 5 U.S.C. 707) | 2024-08-01T19:29:50Z | |
| 94-hr-11011 | 94 | hr | 11011 | A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide reasonable attorney fees in cases involving civil and constitutional rights. | Law | 1975-12-04 | 1975-12-04 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] | MA | D | D000499 | 4 | Allows a court to grant attorneys' fees to the privailing party, other than a governmental entity, in civil actions to enforce civil or Constitutional rights. Provides that a governmental entity shall be liable for costs and fees the same as a private person. | 2024-08-01T19:29:50Z | |
| 94-hr-10894 | 94 | hr | 10894 | A bill to provide that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, a prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs. | Law | 1975-12-01 | 1975-12-01 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 9 | Provides that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, a prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs, whether or not other costs are awarded or awardable against the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:29:48Z | |
| 94-s-2720 | 94 | s | 2720 | A bill to amend the act of August 6, 1973 (Public Law 93-83). | Law | 1975-12-01 | 1975-12-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 0 | Authorizes the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, under the Crime Control Act, to make grants to States for the establishment of early case assessment panels for any unit of local government having a population of 250,000 or more. States that the purpose of such panels shall be to screen and analyze cases as early as possible from the time of the bringing of charges: (1) to determine the feasibility of successful prosecution; (2) to expedite the prosecution of cases involving repeat offenders and perpetrators of violent crimes; and (3) to concentrate prosecution efforts on cases with a high probability of successful prosecution. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-s-2723 | 94 | s | 2723 | A bill to amend chapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, relating to the censure, suspension, and disbarment of attorneys. | Law | 1975-12-01 | 1975-12-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY] | NY | R | B001026 | 0 | Grants jurisdiction to any United States district court to make an order in a disciplinary proceeding disbarring, suspending, censuring or taking other action as justice may require with respect to any attorney who is a member of the bar of such court and has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or is guilty of conduct unbecoming a member of the bar of such court. Includes in the definition of such conduct: malpractice and violation of the Code of Professional Responsibilies of the American Bar Association or the bar association of the State in which such United States district court has jurisdiction. Makes it the duty of the United States attorney for the applicable district to proceed against an attorney who he believes has been convicted of such a crime or has been quilty of such conduct. Provides for the notification of other United States courts and courts of the State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession where the attorney was admitted to practice in the event that such attorney is suspended or disbarred. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1364) | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-10887 | 94 | hr | 10887 | A bill to amend section 112 of title 28 of the United States Code to divide the Eastern Judicial District of New York into two divisions. | Law | 1975-11-20 | 1975-11-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5] | NY | R | W000780 | 0 | Divides the present eastern judicial district of New York into two divisions. Authorizes the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to set the location of the court for the Long Island Division of the district severed under this Act. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 112(c)) | 2024-08-01T19:29:40Z | |
| 94-hr-10799 | 94 | hr | 10799 | A bill to amend title 10 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. | Law | 1975-11-18 | 1976-03-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 6 | Authorizes the Legal Services Corporation to make available up to 10 percent of the funds appropriated to it for fiscal year 1976 for grants or contracts for the following activities related to the delivery of legal assistance: (1) research; (2) training and technical assistance and; (3) clearinghouse activities. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hconres-471 | 94 | hconres | 471 | Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that each person held in slavery shall be considered to have been a citizen of the United States. | Law | 1975-11-07 | 1975-11-07 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Giaimo, Robert N. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | G000151 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that each person held in slavery from the founding of the Republic to the ratification of the fourteen amendment shall be considered to have been a citizen of the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:20:22Z | |
| 94-hr-10574 | 94 | hr | 10574 | A bill to amend section 142 of title 28, United States Code, relating to the furnishing of accommodations to judges of the courts of appeals of the United States. | Law | 1975-11-05 | 1975-11-05 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Carter, Tim Lee [R-KY-5] | KY | R | C000201 | 1 | Provides that the requirement that court shall be held only where Federal quarters and accommodations are available or suitable quarters and accommodations are furnished without cost to the United States shall not apply to judges of the courts of appeal. | 2024-08-01T19:29:29Z | |
| 94-hr-10439 | 94 | hr | 10439 | A bill to provide for the review of the behavior of individual justices and judges by three-judge panels. | Law | 1975-10-30 | 1975-10-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] | IL | R | F000123 | 0 | Provides that, upon the motion of two judges or justices of the United States, the behavior of any judge or justice of the United States shall be reviewed by a panel of three members and, if the finding by such panel that the behavior of such judge or justice is not good is affirmed by the Supreme Court, such judge shall cease to hold office. | 2024-08-01T19:29:20Z | |
| 94-hr-10290 | 94 | hr | 10290 | A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to exempt volunteer firemen from Federal jury duty. | Law | 1975-10-22 | 1975-10-22 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 0 | Exempts volunteer firemen who have served as such for five years or more from Federal jury duty. | 2024-08-01T19:29:18Z | |
| 94-hr-10212 | 94 | hr | 10212 | A bill to limit the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and of the district courts in certain cases. | Law | 1975-10-20 | 1975-10-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2] | AL | R | D000326 | 0 | Withdraws jurisdiction from the Supreme Court to review any case relating to assigning or requiring any public school student to attend a particular school because of his race, creed, color, or sex. States that district courts shall not have jurisdiction in such cases. | 2024-08-01T19:29:11Z | |
| 94-hr-10226 | 94 | hr | 10226 | A bill to provide for the protection of U.S. magistrates by amending title 18, United States Code, to include U.S. magistrates within the coverage of section 1114. | Law | 1975-10-20 | 1975-10-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Includes United States magistrates within the provisions of Federal law enumerating the criminal penalties for murder or manslaughter of an official of the United States in the performance of such official's duties. | 2024-08-01T19:29:12Z | |
| 94-s-2530 | 94 | s | 2530 | Equal Access to Courts Act | Law | 1975-10-20 | 1975-10-20 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY] | NY | R | B001026 | 3 | Equal Access to Courts Act - States the finding of the Congress that the Federal Government and companies, unions, individuals and units of local governments are not presently in equal positions relative to their ability to secure, without economic hardships, vindication in civil lawsuits in the courts. Authorizes the payment of specified court costs and fees to parties prevailing in any civil action against the United States. Authorizes the awarding of such court costs and fees in cases where the party does not prevail against the United States, if such an award would be in the interests of justice. Stipulates that any final judgment, and any final judgment for costs and fees, rendered by the Court of Claims against the United States, shall be paid out of any general appropriation therefor, on presentation to the General Accounting Office of a certification of such judgment by the clerk and the chief judge of such court. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 2412, 2517, 2678) | 2025-09-02T18:51:57Z | |
| 94-hr-10065 | 94 | hr | 10065 | A bill to establish an additional U.S. district court in the State of California. | Law | 1975-10-07 | 1975-10-07 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Wiggins, Charles E. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | W000448 | 5 | Establishes an additional United States district court in the State of California. Provides that such court shall be established for the Southwest district of California which is comprised of the counties of Orange, San Bernadino, and Riverside. | 2024-08-01T19:29:10Z | |
| 94-hr-10035 | 94 | hr | 10035 | A bill to establish the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia. | Law | 1975-10-06 | 1975-12-31 | Public law 94-193. | House | Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13] | MI | D | D000344 | 0 | Directs the chief judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals to summon annually for a conference the active associate justices of the court and the judges of the Superior Court, for advice on the improvement of the administration of justice in the District of Columbia. | 2024-09-27T13:13:28Z | |
| 94-hr-9879 | 94 | hr | 9879 | A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that Columbia and Greene Counties, N. Y., shall be included in the northern judicial district of New York. | Law | 1975-09-26 | 1975-09-26 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29] | NY | D | P000134 | 0 | Provides that Columbia and Greene Counties, New York, shall be included in the northern judicial district of New York. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 112) | 2024-08-01T19:28:58Z | |
| 94-s-2412 | 94 | s | 2412 | A bill to provide for holding terms of the district court of the United States for the eastern division of the Northern District of Mississippi in Corinth, Mississippi. | Law | 1975-09-25 | 1976-05-12 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] | MS | D | E000018 | 0 | Provides for the holding of terms of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern Division of the Northern District of Mississippi in Corinth, Mississppi. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-9760 | 94 | hr | 9760 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that the gross income of an employee shall not include amounts directly or indirectly received as payment or reimbursement for legal services under group legal services plans, the value of legal services rendered under such plans, or contributions by employers to such plans. | Law | 1975-09-22 | 1975-09-22 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Karth, Joseph E. [D-MN-4] | MN | D | K000014 | 1 | Provides that the gross income, under the Internal Revenue Code, of an employee shall not include (1) amounts directly or indirectly received as payment or reimbursement for legal services under group legal service plans, (2) the value of legal services rendered under such plans, or (3) contributions by employers to such plans. | 2024-08-01T19:29:04Z | |
| 94-hr-9608 | 94 | hr | 9608 | A bill to provide for the establishment of a constitution for the Virgin Islands. | Law | 1975-09-17 | 1975-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] | VI | D | D000209 | 24 | Authorizes the people of the Virgin Islands to organize a government pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption under the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Legislature of the Virgin Islands to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the people of the Virgin Islands. Requires that such constitution shall include a bill of rights. Provides for eligibility for membership at the convention. Establishes voting procedures for the approval or disapproval of such constitution as may be drafted by the convention. Provides that upon taking effect, a constitution drafted and approved under this Act shall supersede such provisions of the Organic Act of the Virgin Islands as may be inconsistent with such constitution. | 2024-08-01T19:28:53Z | |
| 94-hr-9522 | 94 | hr | 9522 | Antibusing Act | Law | 1975-09-10 | 1975-09-10 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6] | TX | D | T000110 | 0 | Antibusing Act - Provides that no court of the United States shall have jurisdiction to make any decision, enter any judgment, or issue any other order the effect of which would be to require that pupils be transported to or from school, on the basis of their race, color, religion, or national origin. | 2025-09-02T18:46:50Z | |
| 94-hr-9461 | 94 | hr | 9461 | A bill to provide for the establishment of a constitution for the Virgin Islands. | Law | 1975-09-09 | 1975-09-09 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] | VI | D | D000209 | 24 | Authorizes the people of the Virgin Islands to organize a government pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption under the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Legislature of the Virgin Islands to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the people of the Virgin Islands. Requires that such constitution shall include a bill of rights. Provides for eligibility for membership at the convention. Establishes voting procedures for the approval or disapproval of such constitution as may be drafted by the convention. Provides that upon taking effect, a constitution drafted and approved under this Act shall supersede such provisions of the Organic Act of the Virgin Islands as may be inconsistent with such constitution. | 2024-08-01T19:28:44Z | |
| 94-hr-9462 | 94 | hr | 9462 | A bill to provide for the establishment of a constitution for the Virgin Islands. | Law | 1975-09-09 | 1975-09-09 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] | VI | D | D000209 | 24 | Authorizes the people of the Virgin Islands to organize a government pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption under the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Legislature of the Virgin Islands to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the people of the Virgin Islands. Requires that such constitution shall include a bill of rights. Provides for eligibility for membership at the convention. Establishes voting procedures for the approval or disapproval of such constitution as may be drafted by the convention. Provides that upon taking effect, a constitution drafted and approved under this Act shall supersede such provisions of the Organic Act of the Virgin Islands as may be inconsistent with such constitution. | 2024-08-01T19:28:44Z | |
| 94-hr-9492 | 94 | hr | 9492 | A bill to provide for the establishment of a constitution for Guam. | Law | 1975-09-09 | 1975-09-09 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] | GU | D | W000686 | 20 | Authorizes the people of Guam to organize a government pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption under the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Legislature of Guam to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the people of Guam. Requires that such constitution shall include a bill of rights. Provides for eligibility for membership at the convention. Provides for voting procedures for the approval or disapproval of such constitution as may be drafted by the convention. Provides that upon taking effect, a constitution drafted and approved under this Act shall supersede such provisions of the Organic Act of Guam as may be inconsistent with such constitution. | 2024-08-01T19:28:44Z | |
| 94-s-2278 | 94 | s | 2278 | The Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act of 1976 | Law | 1975-08-01 | 1976-10-19 | Public law 94-559. | Senate | Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA] | CA | D | T000410 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #677 (57-15)) Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act - Authorizes the awarding of attorney's fees to the prevailing party (other than the United States) in civil actions to enforce civil rights laws or a provision of the United States Internal Revenue Code. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hjres-613 | 94 | hjres | 613 | Joint resolution to authorize and request the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating September 17 as Constitution Day. | Law | 1975-07-31 | 1975-07-31 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Wilson, Robert C. [R-CA-41] | CA | R | W000610 | 0 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating September 17 of each year as "Constitution Day". | 2024-08-01T19:21:57Z | |
| 94-hr-9093 | 94 | hr | 9093 | A bill to provide that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, a prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs. | Law | 1975-07-31 | 1975-07-31 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 2 | Provides that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, a prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs, whether or not other costs are awarded or awardable against the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:28:29Z |
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latest_action_date TEXT,
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origin_chamber TEXT,
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