H.R. 2400 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the Organic Act of Guam for the purposes of clarifying the local judicial structure of Guam.
H.R. 2400 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 10, 2003, sponsored by Madeleine Z. Bordallo with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 108-378
What it does
(Sec. 1) Amends the Organic Act of Guam to revise the local judicial structure of Guam to vest judicial authority, not only in the District Court of Guam (as currently), but also in a unified judicial system composed of: (1) an appellate court designated as the "Supreme Court of Guam"; (2) a trial court designated as the "Superior Court of Guam"; and (3) such other lower local courts as may have been or may hereafter be establ…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 10, 2003
- Passed the HouseSep 13, 2004
- Passed the SenateOct 10, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentOct 19, 2004
- Became lawOct 30, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-378. (Oct 30, 2004)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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