Bill adds College Station and El Centro as federal court sites
Placed on the calendarH.R. 625Latest action
Sponsor: Michael T. McCaul · Representative · TX
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Official title: LACA of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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HR 625 authorizes federal courts to hold sessions in College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California.
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What does this do?
HR 625 amends federal law to add College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, as official locations where federal district courts may hold sessions. In El Centro's case, this is in addition to the existing San Diego location.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects residents, attorneys, and litigants in the federal court districts covering College Station, Texas, and Southern California, including El Centro.
Why does it matter?
The change allows local court proceedings without requiring travel to other cities in the district, but it does not alter what cases courts hear or how they are decided.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 22, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Aug 27, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.