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LACA

USA119th CongressS-32| Senate 
| Updated: 8/31/2026
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Local Access to Courts Act, or LACA, aims to enhance accessibility to federal courts by specifying additional locations where judicial proceedings can take place. This legislation amends existing provisions in title 28 of the United States Code related to the organization of district courts. Specifically, for Texas, the bill designates College Station as an authorized location for holding court within a particular district. Similarly, for California, it adds El Centro as another authorized court location, expanding beyond San Diego. These changes are intended to provide greater convenience and local access for litigants and legal professionals in these regions.

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Timeline
Jan 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 12, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S932; text: CR S932)
Feb 12, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 12, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 13, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 13, 2025
Received in the House.
Feb 13, 2025
Held at the desk.
Aug 27, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-625
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.
Aug 31, 2026
Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Aug 31, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)
Aug 31, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Aug 31, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.
Aug 31, 2026
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.
Aug 31, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)
Aug 31, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Aug 31, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 10 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H5272)
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Aug 31, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 12, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S932; text: CR S932)


  • February 12, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 12, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 13, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • February 13, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • February 13, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • August 27, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-625
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.


  • August 31, 2026
    Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • August 31, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)


  • August 31, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • August 31, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.


  • August 31, 2026
    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.


  • August 31, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)


  • August 31, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • August 31, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 10 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H5272)
    View Vote


  • August 31, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 119-625: LACA of 2026
  • S 118-5465: A bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
  • HR 119-1702: JUDGES Act of 2025
CaliforniaState and local courtsTexas

LACA

USA119th CongressS-32| Senate 
| Updated: 8/31/2026
The Local Access to Courts Act, or LACA, aims to enhance accessibility to federal courts by specifying additional locations where judicial proceedings can take place. This legislation amends existing provisions in title 28 of the United States Code related to the organization of district courts. Specifically, for Texas, the bill designates College Station as an authorized location for holding court within a particular district. Similarly, for California, it adds El Centro as another authorized court location, expanding beyond San Diego. These changes are intended to provide greater convenience and local access for litigants and legal professionals in these regions.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jan 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 12, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S932; text: CR S932)
Feb 12, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 12, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 13, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 13, 2025
Received in the House.
Feb 13, 2025
Held at the desk.
Aug 27, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-625
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.
Aug 31, 2026
Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Aug 31, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)
Aug 31, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Aug 31, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.
Aug 31, 2026
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.
Aug 31, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)
Aug 31, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Aug 31, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 10 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H5272)
View Vote
Aug 31, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 12, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S932; text: CR S932)


  • February 12, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 12, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 13, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • February 13, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • February 13, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • August 27, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-625
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.


  • August 31, 2026
    Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • August 31, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)


  • August 31, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • August 31, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.


  • August 31, 2026
    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.


  • August 31, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)


  • August 31, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • August 31, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 10 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H5272)
    View Vote


  • August 31, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 119-625: LACA of 2026
  • S 118-5465: A bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
  • HR 119-1702: JUDGES Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CaliforniaState and local courtsTexas