Judicial Procedure And Administration
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Safe Homefront Act [HB-4264]
[Defense ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Veterans ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
To require the Secretary of Defense make available certain records relevant to a determination of whether a member of the Armed Forces is disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm, and for other purposes.
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AMICUS Act Assessing Monetary Influence in the Courts of the United States Act [HB-3993]
[Ethics ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requires certain disclosures from a person that files three or more amicus briefs in a calendar year in the Supreme Court or a U.S. court of appeals. Specifically, such a person must disclose the name of anyone who (1) contributed to the preparation or submission of the amicus brief, or (2) made certain monetary contributions to the person. Persons that are subject to these requirements must register with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, which must make the registration information publicly available. Such persons are also prohibited
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To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that an appeal of an order granting a nationwide injunction issued by a district court of the United States shall lie to the Supreme Court. [HB-4219]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Gives the U.S. Supreme Court exclusive jurisdiction to hear appeals from a nationwide injunction issued by a U.S. district court.
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STRONGER Patents Act of 2019 Support Technology and Research for Our Nation’s Growth and Economic Resilience Patents Act of 2019 [HB-3666]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Small Business ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Science ]
Makes several patent-related changes, including with respect to how the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducts administrative patent validity reviews. When deciding inter partes reviews (IPRs) and post-grant reviews (PGRs), the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) shall give patent claim terms their ordinary and customary meanings as understood by a person of ordinary skill in the relevant art (the same standard used in court). If a court has already construed a patent claim, the USPTO shall consider that construction. The bill
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Eric’s Law [HB-3980]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Modifies procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings. If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.
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FAIR Proceedings Act Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal Proceedings Act [S.2389]
[Funding ]
[Human Rights ]
[Immigration ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Poverty ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
A bill to provide access to counsel for children and other vulnerable populations.
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STRONGER Patents Act of 2019 Support Technology and Research for Our Nation’s Growth and Economic Resilience Patents Act of 2019 [S.2082]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
Makes several patent-related changes, including with respect to how the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducts administrative patent validity reviews. When deciding inter partes reviews (IPRs) and post-grant reviews (PGRs), the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) shall give patent claim terms their ordinary and customary meanings as understood by a person of ordinary skill in the relevant art (the same standard used in court). If a court has already construed a patent claim, the USPTO shall consider that construction. The bill
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Providing Justice for Asylum Seekers Act of 2019 [HB-3748]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Children and Youth ]
Limits when an alien may be removed from the United States in absentia. To remove an alien in a proceeding without the alien present, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must establish that the alien (1) had sufficient written notice of the proceeding; (2) is removable; and (3) has a pattern of failing to report to DHS, if the alien was required to periodically report. Currently, DHS is not required to prove a pattern of failure to report. The bill also gives an immigration judge discretion as to whether to remove an alien in absentia after
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Equal Justice for Immigrants Act of 2019 [HB-3775]
[Immigration ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
To increase legal representation for certain aliens, and for other purposes.
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Eric’s Law [S.2264]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Modifies procedures with respect to capital sentencing hearings. If a jury at a capital sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court must order a new special sentencing hearing and impanel a new jury. If the new jury at the special sentencing hearing does not reach a unanimous recommendation on the defendant's sentence, then the court is prohibited from imposing a death sentence.
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E-SERVICE Act Electronic Service for Effectiveness, Reduction of Violence, and Improved Court Efficiency Act of 2019 [S.2397]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to State and Tribal courts in order to allow the electronic service of certain court orders, and for other purposes.
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Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-4174]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Mental Health ]
[Disabilities ]
[Children and Youth ]
Requires the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to create a National Online Resource Center on Guardianship for the publication of resources and data relating to court-determined adult guardianships. Further, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award at least 5% of certain grant funds for state programs related to overseeing the administration of court-appointed guardian arrangements.
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Coordinating Care for Children Affected by Immigration Enforcement Act [S.2256]
[Immigration ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
[Healthcare ]
A bill to protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions.
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Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2019 [S.2064]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
A bill to direct the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to consolidate the Case Management/Electronic Case Files system, and for other purposes.
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Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act [S.2113]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
A bill to protect the health and safety of children in immigration detention, and for other purposes.
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Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act [HB-3918]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
To protect the health and safety of children in immigration detention, and for other purposes.
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Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal (FAIR) Proceedings Act [HB-4155]
[Immigration ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Poverty ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
To provide access to counsel for children and other vulnerable populations.
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Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act [HB-3524]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Poverty ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[National Security ]
Authorizes assistance to the Northern Triangle countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) to address the causes of migration to the United States and contains provisions related to the handling of such migrants. The Department of State shall create and implement a Northern Triangle strategy to (1) address crime and violence, (2) improve democratic governance, and (3) promote economic development and tackle extreme poverty. The State Department shall (1) help strengthen the capacity of Western Hemisphere countries to accept and care for refugees,
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HELP Separated Children Act of 2019 Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections for Separated Children Act of 2019 [HB-3451]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
To protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions.
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Judicial Reorganization Act of 2019 [S.1797]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Creates a new U.S. court of appeals by dividing the current U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The newly created U.S. court of appeals shall have jurisdiction over Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.