All Roll Calls
Yes: 378 • No: 10
119-s-32119th Congress
LACA
Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Became Law
Summary
Adds College Station and El Centro as official federal courthouse locations. The law updates the statutory lists for the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas and for the Southern District of California. It requires that district court be held in those cities, giving local residents a designated place for federal court proceedings.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Federal court now in College Station, El Centro
The law adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, as official U.S. district court locations. Federal court can organize and hold proceedings in these cities. This improves local access for residents, lawyers, and businesses. The change takes effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/8/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 8/31/2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 378 • No: 10