Bill would add two cities as federal court session sites
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Sponsor: Ted Cruz · Senator · TX
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Official title: LACA
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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S 32 adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, as approved sites for federal district court sessions.
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What does this do?
The Local Access to Courts Act updates federal law to add College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the list of cities where certain federal district courts may hold sessions. It does not create new courts, add judges, or change court staffing.
Who does it affect?
Residents, attorneys, and businesses in or near College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, who interact with the federal court system.
Why does it matter?
Allowing sessions in these cities could make attending federal court proceedings easier for local residents without requiring travel to a more distant courthouse. The change does not affect people outside these regions or alter any other laws.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 8, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law
Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-109.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 285
As recorded
- Question
- On Motion to and Pass
- Result:
- Passed
- 378
- Nay
- 10
- 0
- 42
Republicans 186 yes, 10 no, 21 not voting · Democrats 191 yes, 21 not voting · Independent 1 yes
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