S-227 : Became Public Law

Improving Access to Our Courts Act

This bill adds Alpine to the list of places where court must be held in the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas.

Additionally, the bill adds Mount Vernon to the list of places where court must be held in the Western District of Washington.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-07-30PresidentBecame Public Law No: 118-73.Library of Congress
2024-07-30PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2024-07-25FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-07-23VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 362). (text: 07/22/2024 CR H4656)House floor actions
2024-07-23FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4743)House floor actions
2024-07-22FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2024-07-22FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 227.House floor actions
2024-07-22FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4656)House floor actions
2024-07-22FloorMr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2023-03-03FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2023-03-03FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2023-03-02FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2023-02-28FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S538; text: CR S538)Senate
2023-02-28DischargeSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2023-02-02IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2023-02-02IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Law
See Subjects
  • Federal district courts
  • Texas
  • Washington State

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