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H.R.1534
Title: To simplify and expedite access to the Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges, secured by the United States Constitution, have been deprived by final actions of Federal agencies, or other government officials or entities acting under color of State law; to prevent Federal courts from abstaining from exercising Federal jurisdiction in actions where no State law claim is alleged; to permit certification of unsettled State law questions that are essential to resolving Federal claims arising under the Constitution; and to clarify when government action is sufficiently final to ripen certain Federal claims arising under the Constitution.
Sponsor: Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-23] (introduced 5/6/1997) Cosponsors (239)
Related Bills: H.RES.271
Latest Major Action: 7/8/1998 By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-242. Minority views filed.
House Reports: 105-323; Senate Reports: 105-242
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