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S. 227Became Law

Improving Access to Our Courts Act

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What it does

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What just happenedJul 30, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-73.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 30, 2024President

    Became Public Law No: 118-73.

  2. Jul 30, 2024BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-73.

  3. Jul 30, 2024President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 30, 2024BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 25, 2024Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 25, 2024President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 23, 2024FloorH38310

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

  8. Jul 23, 2024FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 362). (text: 07/22/2024 CR H4656)

  9. Jul 23, 2024Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 362). (text: 07/22/2024 CR H4656)

  10. Jul 23, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4743)

  11. Jul 22, 2024FloorH37220

    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.

  12. Jul 22, 2024FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 227.

  13. Jul 22, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4656)

  14. Jul 22, 2024FloorH30300

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

  15. Mar 3, 2023FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Mar 3, 2023FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Mar 2, 2023Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Feb 28, 2023Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S538; text: CR S538)

  19. Feb 28, 2023Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S538; text: CR S538)

  20. Feb 28, 2023Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Feb 28, 2023Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Feb 2, 2023IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Feb 2, 2023IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJul 30, 202449
Passed SenateFeb 28, 202355
Introduced in SenateFeb 2, 2023
Improving Access to Our Courts Act — Informed