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.
Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)
Considered as unfinished business.
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)
Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)
Considered as unfinished business.
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)
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.
Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)
Considered as unfinished business.
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)
Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)
Considered as unfinished business.
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)