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LACA of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-625| House 
| Updated: 8/27/2026
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Local Access to Courts Act, or LACA, aims to enhance local access to federal judicial proceedings by specifying additional locations where district courts may convene. This legislation makes targeted amendments to title 28 of the United States Code, which governs the organization of federal courts. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 124(b)(2) to authorize the holding of court in College Station, Texas , for the Northern District of Texas. Furthermore, it amends Section 84(d) to permit court to be held in El Centro, California , within the Southern District of California. These changes are intended to bring federal judicial services closer to the communities they serve in these specified areas.

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Timeline
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-32
Held at the desk.
Jul 15, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Jul 15, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Aug 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.
Aug 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-784.
  • January 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-32
    Held at the desk.


  • July 15, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • July 15, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • August 27, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.


  • August 27, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-784.

Law

Related Bills

  • S 119-32: LACA
  • HR 119-1702: JUDGES Act of 2025
CaliforniaState and local courtsTexas

LACA of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-625| House 
| Updated: 8/27/2026
The Local Access to Courts Act, or LACA, aims to enhance local access to federal judicial proceedings by specifying additional locations where district courts may convene. This legislation makes targeted amendments to title 28 of the United States Code, which governs the organization of federal courts. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 124(b)(2) to authorize the holding of court in College Station, Texas , for the Northern District of Texas. Furthermore, it amends Section 84(d) to permit court to be held in El Centro, California , within the Southern District of California. These changes are intended to bring federal judicial services closer to the communities they serve in these specified areas.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-32
Held at the desk.
Jul 15, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Jul 15, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Aug 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.
Aug 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-784.
  • January 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-32
    Held at the desk.


  • July 15, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • July 15, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • August 27, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.


  • August 27, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-784.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • S 119-32: LACA
  • HR 119-1702: JUDGES Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CaliforniaState and local courtsTexas