H.R. 1515 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2017
H.R. 1515 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 13, 2017, sponsored by Susan A. Davis with 84 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 13, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 84
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal judicial code to prohibit the exclusion of citizens from service as a grand or petit juror in U.S. district courts or the Court of International Trade on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (thereby expanding the current prohibition against exclusion on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Susan A. Davis (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 76 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Mar 31, 2017)
Other Law bills in the 115th Congress
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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