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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 17, 2007
Judicial Powers Restoration Act of 2007 - Amends the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 to repeal the prohibition against U.S. courts recognizing, enforcing, or otherwise validating any assertion of rights by a designated Cuban national of a mark, trade name, or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets that were confiscated by the Cuban government.
Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations as necessary to repeal such provisions, including removing or revoking any applicable prohibition on transactions or payments.
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Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D–VT
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 7/18/2007 S9477)
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