National Court of Appeals Act of 1982
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 29, 1982)
National Court of Appeals Act of 1982 - Establishes the National Court of Appeals. Creates the position of Chancellor of the United States, to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Requires the Chancellor to establish a pool of Federal judges from which to select panels to hear referred cases.
Grants the Court jurisdiction over cases referred to it by the Supreme Court. Permits the National Court of Appeals to deny review in any case referred to it by the Supreme Court unless directed by such Court to decide the case.
Makes decisions by the National Court of Appeals binding on all courts of the United States, unless modified or overruled by the Supreme Court.
Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedSep 24, 1982
Subcommittee on Courts. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Sep 24, 1982Committee
Subcommittee on Courts. Hearings held.
Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee - Feb 5, 1982Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts.
Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee - Feb 2, 1982IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 29, 1982IntroReferral
Introduced in the Senate , read twice and ordered held at the desk until the close of business Tuesday, February 2, 1982.
- Jan 29, 1982IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate