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Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2679| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2021
Steve Chabot

Steve Chabot

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021 This bill revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association. Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia; and (2) requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office. Additionally, the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers. A director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, is prohibited from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities. The bill 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. Furthermore, the bill expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees. Finally, the bill 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 116-1663
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4100
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2017
Apr 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 22, 2021
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 22, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2984-2986; text: CR H2984-2985)
Jun 22, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2679.
Jun 22, 2021
At 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.
Jun 23, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 2679 are considered vacated.
Jun 23, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340.(consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)
Jun 23, 2021
Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340. (consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)
Jun 24, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1663
    Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • April 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 22, 2021
    Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 22, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2984-2986; text: CR H2984-2985)


  • June 22, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2679.


  • June 22, 2021
    At 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.


  • June 23, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 2679 are considered vacated.


  • June 23, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340.(consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)


  • June 23, 2021
    Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340. (consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)


  • June 24, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Related Bills

  • HRES 117-486: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2062) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 239) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1443) to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ- owned businesses; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 14) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 15) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders"; and for other purposes.
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Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2679| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2021
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021 This bill revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association. Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia; and (2) requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office. Additionally, the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers. A director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, is prohibited from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities. The bill 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. Furthermore, the bill expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees. Finally, the bill 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 116-1663
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4100
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2017
Apr 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 22, 2021
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 22, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2984-2986; text: CR H2984-2985)
Jun 22, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2679.
Jun 22, 2021
At 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.
Jun 23, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 2679 are considered vacated.
Jun 23, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340.(consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)
Jun 23, 2021
Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340. (consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)
Jun 24, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1663
    Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • April 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 22, 2021
    Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 22, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2984-2986; text: CR H2984-2985)


  • June 22, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2679.


  • June 22, 2021
    At 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.


  • June 23, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 2679 are considered vacated.


  • June 23, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340.(consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)


  • June 23, 2021
    Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340. (consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)


  • June 24, 2021
    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

Law

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-486: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2062) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 239) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1443) to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ- owned businesses; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 14) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 15) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders"; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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