Congressional Accountability for Judicial Activism Act of 2004

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Bill Number

HR 3920

Introduced

Mar 9, 2004

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

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Congress Congressional powers Congressional voting Congressional-judicial relations Constitutional law House rules and procedure Law Senate rules and procedure Supreme Court decisions

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Summary

Congressional Accountability for Judicial Activism Act of 2004 - Authorizes Congress, if two thirds of each House agree, to reverse a judgment of the United States Supreme Court: (1) if that judgment is handed down after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) to the extent that judgment concerns the constitutionality of an Act of Congress.

Actions

Apr 2, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Mar 9, 2004

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 9, 2004

Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H845-846)

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