US SB1411 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on May 9 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requires certain disclosures from a person that files three or more amicus briefs in a calendar year in the Supreme Court or a U.S. court of appeals. Specifically, such a person must disclose the name of anyone who (1) contributed to the preparation or submission of the amicus brief, or (2) made certain monetary contributions to the person. Persons that are subject to these requirements must register with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, which must make the registration information publicly available. Such persons are also prohibited from making gifts or providing travel to any U.S. court of appeals judge or Supreme Court justice.

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Title

AMICUS Act Assessing Monetary Influence in the Courts of the United States Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-05-09SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Same As/Similar To

HB3993 (Same As) 2019-08-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

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