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S. 2143Became Law

A bill to amend chapter 45 of title 28, United States Code, to authorize the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice to accept voluntary services, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jul 16, 1998)

Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice, with the Chief Justice's approval, to accept voluntary personal services to assist with public and visitor programs.

Prohibits any person from volunteering such services without first agreeing in writing to waive any claim against the United States arising out of or in connection with such services.

Provides that no person volunteering such services shall be considered to be an employee of the United States except for purposes of provisions governing Federal workers' compensation and tort claims against the United States.

Directs the Administrative Assistant to ensure that the acceptance of personal services shall not result in the reduction of pay or displacement of any employee of the Supreme Court.

What just happenedAug 13, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-233.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 13, 1998PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 105-233.

  2. Aug 13, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 105-233.

  3. Aug 13, 1998PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 13, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 10, 1998FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 10, 1998President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Aug 3, 1998FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Aug 3, 1998FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  9. Aug 3, 1998Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Aug 3, 1998FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  11. Aug 3, 1998FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6898-6899)

  12. Aug 3, 1998FloorH30300

    Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 17, 1998FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Jul 17, 1998Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Jul 17, 1998FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  16. Jul 16, 1998Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8421)

  17. Jul 16, 1998Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8421)

  18. Jul 9, 1998Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 461.

  19. Jul 9, 1998Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Jul 9, 1998Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Jul 9, 1998Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Jun 9, 1998IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Jun 9, 1998IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5787)

  24. Jun 9, 1998IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedJul 16, 199835

Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice, with the Chief Justice's approval, to accept voluntary personal services to assist with public and visitor programs.

Prohibits any person from volunteering such services without first agreeing in writing to waive any claim against the United States arising out of or in connection with such services.

Provides that no person volunteering such services shall be considered to be an employee of the United States except for purposes of provisions governing Federal workers' compensation and tort claims against the United States.

Directs the Administrative Assistant to ensure that the acceptance of personal services shall not result in the reduction of pay or displacement of any employee of the Supreme Court.

Introduced in SenateJun 9, 199800

Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to accept voluntary personal services for providing tours of the Supreme Court.