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Appeals Court Reform: Commission to Study Judicial Structure

This act establishes a special commission to examine the functioning of federal courts of appeals, particularly the Ninth Circuit. The goal is to streamline court operations for faster and more effective case resolution, while upholding fairness. Citizens may experience improvements in the speed of their court cases in the future.
Key points
A five-member commission is established to study the structure of federal courts of appeals.
The commission will assess the efficiency of court divisions and propose changes to expedite case processing.
A report with recommendations will be submitted to the President and Congress, potentially influencing future judicial system reforms.
The commission's work aims to ensure faster and fairer resolution of court cases for all citizens.
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Print number: 117_S_2969
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2021-10-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Courts of Appeals Modernization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2969.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A five-member commission is established to study the structure of federal courts of appeals.
  • The commission will assess the efficiency of court divisions and propose changes to expedite case processing.
  • A report with recommendations will be submitted to the President and Congress, potentially influencing future judicial system reforms.
  • The commission's work aims to ensure faster and fairer resolution of court cases for all citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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