Federal · 119th Congress
LACA of 2026
Policy areaLaw
Summary
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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To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.Official Title as Introduced
LACAShort Title(s) as Introduced
Local Access to Courts ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
LACA of 2026Short Title(s) as Reported to House
Local Access to Courts Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Reported to House
Legislative history6
Aug 27, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.
Aug 27, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-784.
Jul 15, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Jul 15, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 22, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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