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LACA
2/20/2025, 4:13 PM
Summary of Bill HR 625
Bill 119 HR 625, also known as the "Court Venue Clarification Act," aims to address the issue of where court proceedings may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California. The bill seeks to clarify the specific locations where these courts may convene, in order to ensure efficiency and consistency in the judicial process.
Specifically, the bill outlines the designated locations for court proceedings in the Eastern District of Texas and the Northern District of California. By clearly defining these venues, the bill aims to streamline the legal process and avoid confusion or delays in scheduling court hearings.
Overall, the Court Venue Clarification Act is intended to improve the functioning of the judicial system in these specific districts, by providing clear guidelines for where court proceedings may take place. This legislation is important for ensuring that the legal process runs smoothly and effectively in these regions.
Specifically, the bill outlines the designated locations for court proceedings in the Eastern District of Texas and the Northern District of California. By clearly defining these venues, the bill aims to streamline the legal process and avoid confusion or delays in scheduling court hearings.
Overall, the Court Venue Clarification Act is intended to improve the functioning of the judicial system in these specific districts, by providing clear guidelines for where court proceedings may take place. This legislation is important for ensuring that the legal process runs smoothly and effectively in these regions.
Congressional Summary of HR 625
Local Access to Courts Act or LACA
This bill 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 bill adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California.
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Current Status of Bill HR 625
Bill HR 625 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill HR 625 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2025. Bill HR 625's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 625
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 625
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 625
To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 625
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