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S. 3296 · 110th Congress · enacted

A bill to extend the authority of the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds and change the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice.

Became Public Law No: 110-402.

Latest official action 2008-10-13 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed in the Senate on September 25, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Extends through calendar year 2013 the authority of the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court grounds. Changes the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice to Counselor to the Chief Justice. Prohibits a judicial officer from accepting a gift of an honorary club membership with a value of more than $50 in any calendar year.

Congressional Research Service · 2008-10-13

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