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H.R. 4070 115th Congress House

Article I Amicus and Intervention Act of 2017

Official title: To amend title 28, United States Code, to enhance Congress' ability to defend its legislative power under Article I of the Constitution in litigation in the co… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 28, United States Code, to enhance Congress' ability to defend its legislative power under Article I of the Constitution in litigation in the courts of the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 16, 2017 See on congress.gov
Law Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendments
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 16, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 16, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Article I Amicus and Intervention Act of 2017

This bill provides additional statutory authority for Congress to participate in judicial proceedings involving the constitutionality of a federal law.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 469 Congressional Article I Powers Strengthening Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4070: Article I Amicus and Intervention Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4070/
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"H.R. 4070: Article I Amicus and Intervention Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4070/.
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H.R. 4070, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4070/.
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[H.R. 4070: Article I Amicus and Intervention Act of 2017](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4070/)
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