H.R. 4776 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the content of speech occurring during sessions of State legislative bodies, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4776 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 16, 2006, sponsored by Michael Sodrel with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Amends the federal judicial code to provide that no court created by Act of Congress shall have any jurisdiction, and the Supreme Court shall have no appellate jurisdiction, to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation or the validity, under the Constitution, of the content of speech of any member of a state legislative body or any individual invited to speak before that body, when such speech occurs during…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Sodrel (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E194) (Feb 17, 2006)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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