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H.R. 973 (112th): To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent the misuse of foreign law in Federal courts, and for other purposes.
- Introduced:
- Mar 09, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Sandy Adams [R-FL24]
- Status:
- Died (Referred to Committee)
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Last updated Mar 09, 2011.
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Library of Congress Summary
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3/9/2011--Introduced.
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.
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