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Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1663| House 
| Updated: 11/14/2019
Steve Chabot

Steve Chabot

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019 This bill revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association. Specifically, it makes the following changes: eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia; requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office; specifies that the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers; prohibits a director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities; allows income and assets of the corporation to be used to reasonably compensate or reimburse expenses of an officer, director, or member; to award a grant to the Federal Bar Association chapter of an officer, director, or member; and to reasonably compensate employees; expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees; and specifies that on dissolution or final liquidation, any remaining assets must be distributed as provided by the board of directors instead of deposited in the Treasury.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4100
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2017
Mar 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Nov 13, 2019
Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 13, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8794-8796)
Nov 13, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.
Nov 13, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8794)
Nov 13, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8794)
Nov 13, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 14, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-4100
    Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2017


  • March 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • November 13, 2019
    Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 13, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8794-8796)


  • November 13, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.


  • November 13, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8794)


  • November 13, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8794)


  • November 13, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 14, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1663| House 
| Updated: 11/14/2019
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019 This bill revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association. Specifically, it makes the following changes: eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia; requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office; specifies that the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers; prohibits a director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities; allows income and assets of the corporation to be used to reasonably compensate or reimburse expenses of an officer, director, or member; to award a grant to the Federal Bar Association chapter of an officer, director, or member; and to reasonably compensate employees; expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees; and specifies that on dissolution or final liquidation, any remaining assets must be distributed as provided by the board of directors instead of deposited in the Treasury.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4100
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2017
Mar 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Nov 13, 2019
Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 13, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8794-8796)
Nov 13, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.
Nov 13, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8794)
Nov 13, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8794)
Nov 13, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 14, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-4100
    Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2017


  • March 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • November 13, 2019
    Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 13, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8794-8796)


  • November 13, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.


  • November 13, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8794)


  • November 13, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8794)


  • November 13, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 14, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Steve Chabot

Steve Chabot

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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