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H.R. 1663

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 13, 2019)

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019

This bill revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.

Specifically, it makes the following changes:

  • eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia;
  • requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office;
  • specifies that the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers;
  • prohibits a director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities;
  • 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;
  • expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees; and
  • 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.

What just happenedNov 14, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1](R-OH)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Nov 14, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Nov 13, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 13, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8794)

  4. Nov 13, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8794)

  5. Nov 13, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1663.

  6. Nov 13, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8794-8796)

  7. Nov 13, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Apr 8, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance SubcommitteeImmigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  9. Mar 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Mar 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Mar 11, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 13, 201953

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019

This bill revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.

Specifically, it makes the following changes:

  • eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia;
  • requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office;
  • specifies that the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers;
  • prohibits a director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities;
  • 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;
  • expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees; and
  • 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.
Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2019

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019

This bill revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.

Specifically, it makes the following changes:

  • eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia;
  • requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office;
  • specifies that the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers;
  • prohibits a director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities;
  • 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;
  • expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees; and
  • 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.
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019 — Informed