Federal · 119th Congress
LACA
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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.
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A bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.Official Title as Introduced
LACAShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed SenateShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
Local Access to Courts ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed SenateShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
Legislative history16
Sep 16, 2026
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-109.
Sep 16, 2026
PresidentSigned by President.
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorPresented to President.
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 31, 2026
House · Floor
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)Roll Call 285378–10
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Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorAt 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.
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorMr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 13, 2025
House · FloorHeld at the desk.
Feb 13, 2025
House · FloorReceived in the House.
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Public Law 119-109LatestPublic LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 16, 2026The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 2, 2026As passed by the SenateEngrossed in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 12, 2025As introduced in the SenateIntroduced in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 8, 2025