Public Law 112-63 · H.R. 394 · Became law

Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011

Official title: “To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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