S. 1782 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act of 2010
S. 1782 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Oct 14, 2009, sponsored by Sheldon Whitehouse with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 14, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 111-174
What it does
Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act of 2010 - Amends the federal judicial code to: (1) remove the power of certain active or retired federal judges to appoint U.S. magistrate judges; and (2) revise the statutory description of the District of North Dakota to eliminate the current four divisions, each of which holds court exclusively for specified counties.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 14, 2009
- Passed the SenateMar 16, 2010
- Passed the HouseMay 18, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentMay 21, 2010
- Became lawMay 27, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-174. (May 27, 2010)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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