Appeal Time Clarification Act of 2011
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S 1637 — Appeal Time Clarification Act of 2011
Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-62.
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 03, 2011. Enacted.
Summary
Appeal Time Clarification Act of 2011 -Amends federal judicial code requirements concerning the time limits for the filing of appeals to any judgment, order, or decree in a civil action, suit, or proceeding in which the United States or a U.S. officer or agency is a party. Revises the requirement that an appeal in any such action, suit, or proceeding be filed within 60 days after entry of judgment, order, or decree. Extends application of the 60-day filing deadline to any civil action, suit, or proceeding in which one of the parties is: (1) a U.S. employee sued in an official capacity; or (2) a current or former U.S. officer or employee sued in an individual capacity for an act or omission occurring in connection with duties performed on behalf of the United States, including all instances in which the United States represents that officer or employee when the judgment, order, or decree is entered or files the appeal for that person. Sets forth the finding of Congress that the application of the 60-day deadline: (1) is not limited to civil actions in which representation of the United States is provided by the Department of Justice (DOJ); and (2) includes all civil actions in which the representation of the United States is provided by a federal legal officer acting in an official capacity, including civil actions in which a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate or the House of Representatives is represented by the Office of Senate Legal Counsel or the House's Office of General Counsel.
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Read S 1637 on the official United States source →Action History
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Became Public Law No: 112-62.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On passage Passed without objection. (text: H7841)
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Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7841)
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Held at the desk.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6925; text as passed Senate: CR S6925)
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 196.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsors
- Amy Klobuchar · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 1637 do?
- Appeal Time Clarification Act of 2011 -Amends federal judicial code requirements concerning the time limits for the filing of appeals to any judgment, order, or decree in a civil action, suit, or proceeding in which the United States or a U.S. officer or agency is a party. Revises the requirement that an appeal in any such action, suit, or proceeding be filed within 60 days after entry of judgment, order, or decree. Extends application of the 60-day filing deadline to any civil action, suit, or proceeding in which one of the parties is: (1) a U.S. employee sued in an official capacity; or (2) a current or former U.S. officer or employee sued in an individual capacity for an act or omission occurring in connection with duties performed on behalf of the United States, including all instances in which the United States represents that officer or employee when the judgment, order, or decree is entered or files the appeal for that person. Sets forth the finding of Congress that the application of the 60-day deadline: (1) is not limited to civil actions in which representation of the United States is provided by the Department of Justice (DOJ); and (2) includes all civil actions in which the representation of the United States is provided by a federal legal officer acting in an official capacity, including civil actions in which a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate or the House of Representatives is represented by the Office of Senate Legal Counsel or the House's Office of General Counsel.
- Who sponsors S 1637?
- S 1637 is sponsored by Amy Klobuchar (D).
- What is the current status of S 1637?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 03, 2011. Enacted.
- Where can I track S 1637?
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