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S. 2742Became Law

A bill to extend certain authority of the Supreme Court Police, modify the venue of prosecutions relating to the Supreme Court building and grounds, and authorize the acceptance of gifts to the United States Supreme Court.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 21, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 28, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Extends to December 29, 2008, the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Justices and official guests of the court away from the court building and grounds.

Adds the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to venue provisions governing prosecutions relating to the Supreme Court building and grounds (currently, venue lies only in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia).

Authorizes the Chief Justice to accept, hold, administer, and use gifts and bequests of personal property pertaining to the history of the Supreme Court or its justices. Requires gifts or bequests of money to be covered into the Treasury.

What just happenedOct 21, 2004

Became Public Law No: 108-356.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Oct 21, 2004PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 108-356.

  2. Oct 21, 2004BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 108-356.

  3. Oct 21, 2004PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 21, 2004BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 12, 2004FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 12, 2004President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 6, 2004FloorH38310

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

  8. Oct 6, 2004FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8245)

  9. Oct 6, 2004Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8245)

  10. Oct 6, 2004FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2742.

  11. Oct 6, 2004FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8245-8246)

  12. Oct 6, 2004FloorH30300

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

  13. Sep 30, 2004CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

    Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee
  14. Sep 29, 2004IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Sep 29, 2004Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Sep 29, 2004FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Sep 28, 2004Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S9865)

  18. Sep 28, 2004Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S9865)

  19. Sep 28, 2004Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9865)

  20. Sep 21, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 707.

  21. Sep 21, 2004Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Sep 21, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Sep 21, 2004Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Jul 22, 2004IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8728)

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Jul 22, 2004IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8727-8728)

  26. Jul 22, 2004IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 21, 200449

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 28, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Extends to December 29, 2008, the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Justices and official guests of the court away from the court building and grounds.

Adds the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to venue provisions governing prosecutions relating to the Supreme Court building and grounds (currently, venue lies only in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia).

Authorizes the Chief Justice to accept, hold, administer, and use gifts and bequests of personal property pertaining to the history of the Supreme Court or its justices. Requires gifts or bequests of money to be covered into the Treasury.

Passed House without amendmentOct 6, 200481

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 28, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Extends to December 29, 2008, the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Justices and official guests of the court away from the court building and grounds.

Adds the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to venue provisions governing prosecutions relating to the Supreme Court building and grounds (currently, venue lies only in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia).

Authorizes the Chief Justice to accept, hold, administer, and use gifts and bequests of personal property pertaining to the history of the Supreme Court or its justices. Requires gifts or bequests of money to be covered into the Treasury.

Passed Senate amendedSep 28, 200435

Extends to December 29, 2008, the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Justices and official guests of the court away from the court building and grounds.

Adds the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to venue provisions governing prosecutions relating to the Supreme Court building and grounds (currently, venue lies only in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia).

Authorizes the Chief Justice to accept, hold, administer, and use gifts and bequests of personal property pertaining to the history of the Supreme Court or its justices. Requires gifts or bequests of money to be covered into the Treasury.

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 21, 200480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Extends to December 29, 2008, the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Justices and official guests of the court away from the court building and grounds.

Adds the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to venue provisions governing prosecutions relating to the Supreme Court building and grounds (currently, venue lies only in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia).

Authorizes the Chief Justice to accept, hold, administer, and use gifts and bequests of personal property to facilitate the work of the Supreme Court. Requires gifts or bequests of money to be covered into the Treasury.

Introduced in SenateJul 22, 200400

Extends to December 29, 2008, the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Justices and official guests of the court away from the court building and grounds.

Adds the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to venue provisions governing prosecutions relating to the Supreme Court building and grounds (currently, venue lies only in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia).

Authorizes the Chief Justice to accept, hold, administer, and use gifts and bequests of personal property to facilitate the work of the Supreme Court. Requires gifts or bequests of money to be covered into the Treasury.