Bill or resolution detail
S 227
Improving Access to Our Courts Act
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Became Public Law No: 118-73.
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Became Public Law No: 118-73.
Effective Jul 21, 2025Entity 118-s-227
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cornyn | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Patty Murray | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ted Cruz | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Jul 30, 2024 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 118-73.
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Jul 30, 2024 · President
Signed by President.
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Jul 30, 2024 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Jul 30, 2024 · President
Became Public Law No: 118-73.
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Jul 25, 2024 · President
Presented to President.
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Jul 25, 2024 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Jul 23, 2024 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4743)
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Jul 23, 2024 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 362). (text: 07/22/2024 CR H4656)
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Jul 23, 2024 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 3 (Roll no. 362). (text: 07/22/2024 CR H4656)
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Jul 23, 2024 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Jul 22, 2024 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4656)
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Jul 22, 2024 · Floor
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.
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Jul 22, 2024 · Floor
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Jul 22, 2024 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 227.
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Mar 3, 2023 · Floor
Received in the House.
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Mar 3, 2023 · Floor
Held at the desk.
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Mar 2, 2023 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Feb 28, 2023 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S538; text: CR S538)
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Feb 28, 2023 · Discharge
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Feb 28, 2023 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S538; text: CR S538)
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Feb 28, 2023 · Committee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Feb 2, 2023 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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Feb 2, 2023 · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Committeessju00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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No roll-call votes are attached.