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Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-616| Senate 
| Updated: 12/12/2025
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation revises the Federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association, aiming to modernize its governance and operational framework. A key change involves granting the organization greater flexibility by deferring specific details regarding membership eligibility and rights to its internal bylaws. Similarly, the structure of its governing body , including the board of directors and officers, will now also be determined by the bylaws. The bill also clarifies and expands several key restrictions on the Foundation's activities, aligning them with typical non-profit standards. These restrictions include prohibitions on issuing stock, engaging in political activities, or distributing income and assets to individuals, with allowances for reasonable compensation and grants to chapters. Additionally, it forbids loans to directors, officers, members, or employees, and specifies that members are not personally liable for the corporation's obligations. The legislation further permits the Foundation to establish its principal office at any U.S. location specified in its bylaws, rather than being restricted to the District of Columbia, and updates procedures for service of process and asset distribution upon dissolution.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2694
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2023
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 30, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 30, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2709-2710; text: CR S2709-2710: 2)
Apr 30, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2709-2710; text: CR S2709-2710)
Apr 30, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 1, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 5, 2025
Received in the House.
May 5, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 1, 2025
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 1, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4928-4929)
Dec 1, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 616.
Dec 1, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)
Dec 1, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)
Dec 1, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 12, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-57.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2694
    Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2023


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 30, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 30, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2709-2710; text: CR S2709-2710: 2)


  • April 30, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2709-2710; text: CR S2709-2710)


  • April 30, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 1, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 5, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • May 5, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • December 1, 2025
    Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 1, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4928-4929)


  • December 1, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 616.


  • December 1, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)


  • December 1, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)


  • December 1, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 10, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 12, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 12, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-57.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1663: Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019
  • HR 117-2679: Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021
District of ColumbiaFederally chartered organizationsLawyers and legal services

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-616| Senate 
| Updated: 12/12/2025
This legislation revises the Federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association, aiming to modernize its governance and operational framework. A key change involves granting the organization greater flexibility by deferring specific details regarding membership eligibility and rights to its internal bylaws. Similarly, the structure of its governing body , including the board of directors and officers, will now also be determined by the bylaws. The bill also clarifies and expands several key restrictions on the Foundation's activities, aligning them with typical non-profit standards. These restrictions include prohibitions on issuing stock, engaging in political activities, or distributing income and assets to individuals, with allowances for reasonable compensation and grants to chapters. Additionally, it forbids loans to directors, officers, members, or employees, and specifies that members are not personally liable for the corporation's obligations. The legislation further permits the Foundation to establish its principal office at any U.S. location specified in its bylaws, rather than being restricted to the District of Columbia, and updates procedures for service of process and asset distribution upon dissolution.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2694
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2023
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 30, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 30, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2709-2710; text: CR S2709-2710: 2)
Apr 30, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2709-2710; text: CR S2709-2710)
Apr 30, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 1, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 5, 2025
Received in the House.
May 5, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 1, 2025
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 1, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4928-4929)
Dec 1, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 616.
Dec 1, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)
Dec 1, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)
Dec 1, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 12, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-57.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2694
    Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2023


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 30, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 30, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2709-2710; text: CR S2709-2710: 2)


  • April 30, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2709-2710; text: CR S2709-2710)


  • April 30, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 1, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 5, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • May 5, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • December 1, 2025
    Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 1, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4928-4929)


  • December 1, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 616.


  • December 1, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)


  • December 1, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)


  • December 1, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 10, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 12, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 12, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-57.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1663: Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019
  • HR 117-2679: Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
District of ColumbiaFederally chartered organizationsLawyers and legal services