HR 8647
Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to change the size of the United States Supreme Court. It seeks to increase the number of justices from nine to thirteen. The bill alters the relevant section of the U.S. Code to reflect this change. This would significantly expand the Court's composition and potentially its workload.
Key provisions
- Increases the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to thirteen.
- Amends Title 28 of the United States Code.
- Specifically alters references to ‘eight’ justices to ‘twelve’ and ‘six’ justices to ‘eight’ within the Code.
Who is affected
- The United States Supreme Court
- The public
- Legal professionals
- Law students
Notable changes
- Changes the fundamental structure of the Supreme Court.
- Alters the legal process by increasing the number of justices involved in cases.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 8647
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
Representative Green’s Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
Section 1 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—
by striking eight
and inserting twelve
; and
by striking six
and inserting eight
.