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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Aug 12, 1994
Presidential Immunity Act of 1994 - Amends Federal law to grant the President immunity from civil suit for money damages during the period from the beginning of his or her term of office to 180 days after departure from office. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse the President or former President for attorney's fees in cases where he or she has prevailed in such civil suit. Cites circumstances under which the appropriate court may impose sanctions upon the opposing party.
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Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] · D–NC
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1721-1722)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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