H.R. 3931 (105th): Wisconsin Federal Judgeship Act of 1998

Introduced:
May 21, 1998 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jay Johnson [D-WI8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 21, 1998, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 21, 1998
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To provide for the appointment of 1 additional Federal district judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 21, 1998.
2 pages

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5/21/1998--Introduced.
Wisconsin Federal Judgeship Act of 1998 - Provides for the appointment of an additional Federal district judge for the eastern district of Wisconsin. Directs the chief judge of that district to designate a judge to hold court for such district in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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