United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 699 — Court Efficiency Act of 2013

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2566-2567)

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Court Efficiency Act of 2013 - Directs the President to appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional circuit judge for the second circuit court of appeals and one additional circuit judge for the eleventh circuit court of appeals. Reduces from 11 to 8 the number of circuit judges appointed to the District of Columbia circuit court of appeals.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2566-2567)

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2566)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 699 do?
Court Efficiency Act of 2013 - Directs the President to appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional circuit judge for the second circuit court of appeals and one additional circuit judge for the eleventh circuit court of appeals. Reduces from 11 to 8 the number of circuit judges appointed to the District of Columbia circuit court of appeals.
Who sponsors S 699?
S 699 is sponsored by Chuck Grassley (R).
What is the current status of S 699?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 699?
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