All Roll Calls
Yes: 404 • No: 3
118-s-227118th Congress
Improving Access to Our Courts Act
Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Became Law
Summary
Expands where federal courts can sit. This law adds Alpine as a place for holding court in the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas and adds Mount Vernon as a place for holding court in the Western District of Washington, increasing the official list of locations where federal court sessions may be held.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More federal court locations in Texas and Washington
The law adds Alpine, Texas and Mount Vernon, Washington as places where federal district courts hold sessions. People with cases in the Pecos Division and the Western District of Washington can use these locations. This helps residents, lawyers, and businesses by cutting travel time. The change takes effect upon enactment. The law does not provide new funding.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
WA • D
Sponsored 2/2/2023
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/2/2023
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
WA • D
Sponsored 2/2/2023
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 7/23/2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 404 • No: 3