US HB539 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

US Congress House Bill 539 (Prior Session Legislation)

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

We the People Act - Prohibits the Supreme Court and each federal court from adjudicating any claim or relying on judicial decisions involving: (1) state or local laws, regulations, or policies concerning the free exercise or establishment of religion; (2) the right of privacy, including issues of sexual practices, orientation, or reproduction; or (3) the right to marry without regard to sex or sexual orientation where based upon equal protection of the laws. Allows the Supreme Court and the federal courts to determine the constitutionality of federal statutes, administrative rules, or procedures in considering cases arising under the Constitution. Prohibits the Supreme Court and the federal courts from issuing any ruling that appropriates or expends money, imposes taxes, or otherwise interferes with the legislative functions or administrative discretion of the states. Authorizes any party or intervener in matters before any federal court, including the Supreme Court, to challenge the jurisdiction of the court under this Act. Provides that the violation of this Act by any justice or judge is an impeachable offense and a material breach of good behavior subject to removal. Negates as binding precedent on the state courts any federal court decision that relates to an issue removed from federal jurisdiction by this Act.

Title

We the People Act

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-06-12		Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
2009-01-14		Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2009-01-14		Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E88-89)