HR 5280 United States House · 118th Congress

Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2023

This bill creates a new process to speed up civil lawsuits where the President is a defendant. It applies specifically to cases involving the President's personal finances or allegations of sexual misconduct, provided the lawsuit meets legal standards. The law requires courts to prioritize these cases, allows parties to request a three-judge panel, and lets appeals go directly to the Supreme Court for fast handling. It does not change the legal standards for the cases themselves, only the procedural path through the courts. This affects plaintiffs bringing such specific claims against the President and the federal courts handling them.
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Introduced Aug 25, 2023 Last action Aug 25, 2023
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Aug 25, 2023
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