United States Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Bankruptcy and the Courts

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The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Bankruptcy and the Courts is one of seven subcommittees within the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction: (1) Federal court jurisdiction, administration and management; (2) Rules of evidence and procedure; (3) Creation of new courts and judgeships; (4) Bankruptcy; (5) Legal reform and liability issues; (6) Local courts in territories and possessions.

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