Lamar Smith

State	District	In Congress
Texas	21	House: 100th-115th (1987-Present)

Website	https://lamarsmith.house.gov
Contact	2409 Rayburn House Office Building (202) 225-4236
Party	Republican

BILL
1. H.R.732 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] (Introduced 01/30/2017) Cosponsors: (34) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 115-72 Latest Action: Senate - 10/25/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
4. To President
5. Became Law
1. H.R.732 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] (Introduced 01/30/2017) Cosponsors: (34) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 115-72 Latest Action: Senate - 10/25/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
4. To President
5. Became Law
BILL
2. H.R.725 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Innocent Party Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] (Introduced 01/30/2017) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 115-17 Latest Action: Senate - 03/13/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
4. To President
5. Became Law
2. H.R.725 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Innocent Party Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] (Introduced 01/30/2017) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 115-17 Latest Action: Senate - 03/13/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
4. To President
5. Became Law
BILL
3. H.R.720 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 01/30/2017) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 115-16 Latest Action: Senate - 03/13/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
4. To President
5. Became Law
3. H.R.720 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 01/30/2017) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 115-16 Latest Action: Senate - 03/13/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
4. To President
5. Became Law
BILL
4. H.R.5063 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016 Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] (Introduced 04/26/2016) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 114-694 Latest Action: Senate - 09/08/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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4. H.R.5063 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016 Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] (Introduced 04/26/2016) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 114-694 Latest Action: Senate - 09/08/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-07-18 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-694. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
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BILL
5. H.R.758 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 02/05/2015) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 114-246 Latest Action: Senate - 09/21/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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5. H.R.758 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 02/05/2015) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 114-246 Latest Action: Senate - 09/21/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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BILL
6. H.R.2655 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 07/11/2013) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 113-255 Latest Action: Senate - 11/18/2013 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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6. H.R.2655 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 07/11/2013) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 113-255 Latest Action: Senate - 11/18/2013 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-10-30 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-255. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
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BILL
7. H.R.6185 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Local Courthouse Safety Act of 2012 Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Sandy [R-FL-24] (Introduced 07/25/2012) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-661 Latest Action: Senate - 09/12/2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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7. H.R.6185 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Local Courthouse Safety Act of 2012 Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Sandy [R-FL-24] (Introduced 07/25/2012) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-661 Latest Action: Senate - 09/12/2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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LAW
8. H.R.4967 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 04/27/2012) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 05/25/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-121. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
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5. Became Law
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8. H.R.4967 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 04/27/2012) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 05/25/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-121. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H2492-2493) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-10 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3102-3103) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-18 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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BILL
9. H.R.4086 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (Introduced 02/24/2012) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-413 Latest Action: Senate - 03/20/2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-03-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-413. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
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9. H.R.4086 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (Introduced 02/24/2012) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-413 Latest Action: Senate - 03/20/2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-03-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-413. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-03-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1370) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
BILL
10. H.R.1021 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 03/10/2011) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-152 Latest Action: Senate - 04/23/2012 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.4967, which became Public Law 112-121 on 5/25/2012.
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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10. H.R.1021 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 03/10/2011) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-152 Latest Action: Senate - 04/23/2012 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.4967, which became Public Law 112-121 on 5/25/2012.
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-07-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-152. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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LAW
11. H.R.394 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 01/24/2011) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-10 Latest Action: 12/07/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-63. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-10-31 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6925-6927; text as passed Senate: CR S6925-6927) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-12-02 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
6. Became Law
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11. H.R.394 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 01/24/2011) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-10 Latest Action: 12/07/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-63. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-10-31 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6925-6927; text as passed Senate: CR S6925-6927) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-12-02 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
6. Became Law
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LAW
12. H.R.368 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Removal Clarification Act of 2011 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] (Introduced 01/20/2011) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary, Budget | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-17 Latest Action: 11/09/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-51. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-02-28 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 4 (Roll no. 150).(text: CR H1371) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-10-31 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6925) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-04 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-09 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-51. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
12. H.R.368 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Removal Clarification Act of 2011 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] (Introduced 01/20/2011) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary, Budget | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-17 Latest Action: 11/09/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-51. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-10-17 [displayText] => Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-02-28 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 4 (Roll no. 150).(text: CR H1371) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-10-31 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6925) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-04 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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BILL
13. H.R.5281 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Removal Clarification Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] (Introduced 05/12/2010) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/18/2010 Cloture on the motion to agree to House amendment to Senate amendment numbered 3 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 41. Record Vote Number: 278. (All Actions)
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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13. H.R.5281 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Removal Clarification Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] (Introduced 05/12/2010) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/18/2010 Cloture on the motion to agree to House amendment to Senate amendment numbered 3 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 41. Record Vote Number: 278. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Resolving Differences
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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BILL
14. H.R.4506 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (Introduced 01/26/2010) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 111-430 Latest Action: Senate - 05/27/2010 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412. (All Actions)
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2. Passed House
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14. H.R.4506 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (Introduced 01/26/2010) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 111-430 Latest Action: Senate - 05/27/2010 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412. (All Actions)
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2. Passed House
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BILL
15. H.R.4113 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 11/19/2009) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/29/2010 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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2. Passed House
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15. H.R.4113 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 11/19/2009) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/29/2010 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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2. Passed House
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BILL
16. H.R.3632 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] (Introduced 09/23/2009) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/28/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.1782, which became Public Law 111-174 on 5/27/2010.
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This bill has the status Passed House
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2. Passed House
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16. H.R.3632 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] (Introduced 09/23/2009) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/28/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.1782, which became Public Law 111-174 on 5/27/2010.
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This bill has the status Passed House
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2. Passed House
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LAW
17. H.R.1626 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Statutory Time-Periods Technical Amendments Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] (Introduced 03/19/2009) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary, Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 05/07/2009 Became Public Law No: 111-16. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
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5. Became Law
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17. H.R.1626 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Statutory Time-Periods Technical Amendments Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] (Introduced 03/19/2009) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary, Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 05/07/2009 Became Public Law No: 111-16. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
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5. Became Law
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RESOLUTION
18. H.Res.1612 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Expressing the support for and honoring September 17, 2010 as "Constitution Day". Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (Introduced 09/14/2010) Cosponsors: (59) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: House - 09/16/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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2. Agreed to in House
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18. H.Res.1612 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Expressing the support for and honoring September 17, 2010 as "Constitution Day". Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (Introduced 09/14/2010) Cosponsors: (59) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: House - 09/16/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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2. Agreed to in House
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RESOLUTION
19. H.Res.1031 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 01/21/2010) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 111-427 Latest Action: Senate - 12/08/2010 The motion to forever disqualify G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 2. Record Vote Number: 265. (All Actions) Notes: Note: On 3/11/2010, the House agreed to the resolution of impeachment. On 12/8/2010, the Senate adjudged G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., guilty as charged in the four Articles of the Impeachment.
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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2. Agreed to in House
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19. H.Res.1031 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 01/21/2010) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 111-427 Latest Action: Senate - 12/08/2010 The motion to forever disqualify G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 2. Record Vote Number: 265. (All Actions) Notes: Note: On 3/11/2010, the House agreed to the resolution of impeachment. On 12/8/2010, the Senate adjudged G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., guilty as charged in the four Articles of the Impeachment.
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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2. Agreed to in House
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RESOLUTION
20. H.Res.734 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of "Constitution Day". Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (Introduced 09/10/2009) Cosponsors: (61) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: House - 09/29/2009 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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2. Agreed to in House
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20. H.Res.734 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of "Constitution Day". Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (Introduced 09/10/2009) Cosponsors: (61) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: House - 09/29/2009 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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2. Agreed to in House
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RESOLUTION
21. H.Res.520 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Impeaching Samuel B. Kent, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 06/09/2009) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 111-159 Latest Action: House - 06/19/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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2. Agreed to in House
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21. H.Res.520 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Impeaching Samuel B. Kent, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 06/09/2009) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 111-159 Latest Action: House - 06/19/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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2. Agreed to in House
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BILL
22. H.R.6855 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) To extend the authority for the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court grounds, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 09/10/2008) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/22/2008 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.3296, which became Public Law 110-402 on 10/13/2008.
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This bill has the status Passed House
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2. Passed House
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22. H.R.6855 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) To extend the authority for the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court grounds, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 09/10/2008) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/22/2008 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.3296, which became Public Law 110-402 on 10/13/2008.
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This bill has the status Passed House
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2. Passed House
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LAW
23. H.R.3564 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3] (Introduced 09/18/2007) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 110-390 Latest Action: 07/30/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-290. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
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6. Became Law
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23. H.R.3564 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3] (Introduced 09/18/2007) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 110-390 Latest Action: 07/30/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-290. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
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6. Became Law
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LAW
24. H.R.1130 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 02/16/2007) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 110-59 Latest Action: 05/03/2007 Became Public Law No: 110-24. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
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5. Became Law
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24. H.R.1130 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 02/16/2007) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 110-59 Latest Action: 05/03/2007 Became Public Law No: 110-24. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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  Array ( [actionDate] => 2007-03-20 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-59. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
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5. Became Law
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LAW
25. H.R.660 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Court Security Improvement Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 01/24/2007) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Judiciary, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 110-218 Latest Action: 01/07/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-177. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2007-12-27 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
6. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2008-01-07 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 110-177. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
25. H.R.660 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Court Security Improvement Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (Introduced 01/24/2007) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Judiciary, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 110-218 Latest Action: 01/07/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-177. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2007-07-10 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-218, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2007-12-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. Resolving Differences
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2007-12-19 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 19000 [description] => Resolving Differences )
5. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2007-12-27 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
6. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2008-01-07 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 110-177. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )

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