House Bill 4070
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Article I Amicus and Intervention Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 16, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4070
Congress
115
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Bob Goodlatte
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Virginia
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Article I Amicus and Intervention Act of 2017
This bill provides additional statutory authority for Congress to participate in judicial proceedings involving the constitutionality of a federal law.
October 16, 2017
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10/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/16/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
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