S-3250 : Became Public Law

This bill requires federal courts to make remote access to certain criminal court proceedings available for victims of the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988.

Specifically, federal courts must make remote access available to the proceedings in the criminal case against Abu Agila Mohammed Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi and against any co-conspirator subsequently charged and prosecuted in federal court for crimes related to the bombing of Pan American Flight 103.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-01-26PresidentBecame Public Law No: 118-37.Library of Congress
2024-01-26PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2024-01-24FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2024-01-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-01-18VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 7 (Roll no. 14). (text: 1/16/2024 CR H145)House floor actions
2024-01-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H225)House floor actions
2024-01-16FloorAt 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
2024-01-16FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3250.House floor actions
2024-01-16FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H145-146)House floor actions
2024-01-16FloorMr. Van Drew moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2023-12-11FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2023-12-11FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2023-12-07FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2023-12-06FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5803)Senate
2023-12-06FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5803)Senate
2023-12-06DischargeSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2023-11-08IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2023-11-08IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Law
See Subjects
  • Aviation and airports
  • Crime victims
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Europe
  • Federal district courts
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Libya
  • Scotland
  • Telephone and wireless communication
  • Terrorism
  • United Kingdom

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