H.R. 5214 — A bill to terminate certain authority of the judicial branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress.

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Terminates the Supreme Court's power (formerly subject to congressional veto) to prescribe amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence unless the exercise of such authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days after enactment of this Act.

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1984-03-21
Introduced in House
1984-03-21
Introduced in House
1984-03-21
Referred to House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent).
1984-03-21
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
1984-03-26
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

A bill to terminate certain authority of the judicial branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress.

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