Search Results: keywords:"federal courts"

  • S. 4199 — To authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:5,221

    S. 4199 aims to address the issue of understaffed federal district courts by authorizing the appointment of additional district judges across the United States. The bill outlines a plan to increase the number of judges in various districts over multiple years, beginning in...

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    The bill wants to add more judges to help with too many cases in courts and turn some temporary judge jobs into permanent ones, like making a temporary tent into a solid house, and it plans to spend money each year to make this happen.

  • H. R. 6908 — To exempt breastfeeding women from jury duty, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:375

    H. R. 6908 aims to allow breastfeeding women to be excused from serving on jury duty if they wish. This bill amends existing laws to provide a request-based exemption for breastfeeding mothers in both federal courts and the courts of the District of Columbia. It highlights...

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    This bill wants to allow moms who are breastfeeding their babies to say "no thanks" to jury duty, which is when grown-ups help decide if someone broke the law. It wants to make sure the rules are updated so it's fair for these moms.

  • H. R. 7370 — An Act To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:472

    The Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. It requires that applications for geothermal drilling permits, right-of-way, or any other related authorizations must be processed by the Secretary within 60...

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    The Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act is like a rule that says if someone wants to dig and use hot steam from the earth for energy, the people in charge have to say yes or no within 60 days, even if there's a big argument about it in court. But, if a judge says to stop, then they have to listen to the judge.

  • H. R. 8666 — An Act To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize holding court for the Central Division of Utah in Moab and Monticello.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:146

    H.R. 8666 aims to amend the United States Code to allow federal courts to be held in two additional locations in Utah, namely Moab and Monticello, for the Central Division. The amendment specifically changes the wording in Section 125 of Title 28 to include these towns...

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    H.R. 8666 wants to let judges hold court sessions in two new towns in Utah, called Moab and Monticello, so people there don’t have to travel as far for court things. Before this, they could only do this in another town called St. George.

  • H. R. 10403 — To amend title 28, United States Code, with regard to counsel for persons proceeding in forma pauperis.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,490

    H. R. 10403 is aimed at modifying existing laws to improve legal assistance for people who cannot afford an attorney in federal courts in the United States. The bill asserts that many self-represented litigants deal with serious life issues and that they need more support to...

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    H. R. 10403 is a plan to help people who can't afford lawyers by making sure they get the right help when they need to go to court, and it also checks if this help is working every two years.

  • S. 5499 — To amend title 28, United States Code, with regard to counsel for persons proceeding in forma pauperis.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,487

    S. 5499, introduced in the Senate, aims to amend U.S. law to better support people who are unable to afford legal counsel in federal courts. The bill proposes that courts should inform such individuals of their right to request legal representation and, upon granting this...

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    S. 5499 is a plan to help people who can't afford a lawyer in big courts by letting them know they can ask for one. If they do ask, the court might give them a lawyer, especially if their case is complicated or if they might have a hard time doing it alone.