S. 32 Became law · Public Law 119-109 Law

LACA

A bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] Introduced January 8, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action September 16, 2026

Summary

Local Access to Courts Act or LACA
This act adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas.
Additionally, the act adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Sep 16, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-109.
  2. Sep 16, 2026 Signed by President.
  3. Sep 14, 2026 Presented to President.
  4. Aug 31, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Aug 31, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 10 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H5272)
  6. Aug 31, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)
  7. Aug 31, 2026 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.
  8. Aug 31, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.
  9. Aug 31, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)
  10. Aug 31, 2026 Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  11. Feb 13, 2025 Held at the desk.
  12. Feb 13, 2025 Received in the House.

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