S. 1637 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Appeal Time Clarification Act of 2011
S. 1637 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Oct 3, 2011, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 3, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 112-62
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 3, 2011
- Passed the SenateOct 31, 2011
- Passed the HouseNov 18, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentNov 18, 2011
- Became lawNov 29, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-62. (Nov 29, 2011)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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