Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014

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Explore the details of House Bill 3973 Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3973

Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 - Expands the circumstances under which the Attorney General is required to report to Congress regarding the enforcement of laws to include any instance in which the Attorney General, an officer of the Department of Justice (DOJ), or any other federal officer establishes or implements a policy to refrain from: (1) enforcing, applying, or administering any federal statute, rule, regulation, program, policy, or other law within the responsibility of the Attorney General or such officer; or (2) adhering to, enforcing, applying, or complying with, a final decision of any court of jurisdiction respecting the application of the Constitution, any statute, rule, regulation, program, policy, or other law within the responsibility of the Attorney General or such officer. (Currently, reports are not required with respect to the policies of other federal officers and reports concerning nonenforcement of a law are required only when the Attorney General or a DOJ officer refrains on grounds that the provision is unconstitutional.)

Requires such reports to state the grounds for policies of nonenforcement.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3973

Bill HR 3973 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 29, 2014. Bill HR 3973 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on January 29, 2014. Bill HR 3973's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 24, 2014

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3973

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Government Operations and Politics

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3973

Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014To amend section 530D of title 28, United States Code.

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