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H.R. 2679

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 23, 2021)

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021

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

Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia; and (2) requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office.

Additionally, the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers. A director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, is prohibited from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities.

The bill 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.

Furthermore, the bill expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees.

Finally, the bill 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 happenedJun 24, 2021

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. Jun 24, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jun 23, 2021FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340. (consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)

  3. Jun 23, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340.(consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)

  4. Jun 23, 2021FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 2679 are considered vacated.

  5. Jun 22, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  6. Jun 22, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2679.

  7. Jun 22, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2984-2986; text: CR H2984-2985)

  8. Jun 22, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJun 23, 202153

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021

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

Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia; and (2) requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office.

Additionally, the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers. A director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, is prohibited from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities.

The bill 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.

Furthermore, the bill expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees.

Finally, the bill 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 HouseApr 20, 2021

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021

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

Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia; and (2) requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office.

Additionally, the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers. A director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, is prohibited from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities.

The bill 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.

Furthermore, the bill expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees.

Finally, the bill 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 2021 — Informed