H.R. 973 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent the misuse of foreign law in Federal courts, and for other purposes.
H.R. 973 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 9, 2011, sponsored by Sandy Adams with 91 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 91
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from deciding any issue on the authority of foreign law, except to the extent that the Constitution or an Act of Congress requires such consideration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sandy Adams (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 91 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Mar 21, 2011)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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