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2024 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
Vetoed by President.
Congress.gov source codes: 31000, E30000
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 173 (Roll no. 501). (text: CR H7116-7119)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 173 (Roll no. 501). (text: CR H7116-7119)
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 4199.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit on H.R. 7673 and one motion to commit on S. 4199. The resolution also provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009 with one hour of general debate.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #501 | house | On Passage | Passed | December 12, 2024 |
118th S. 4199 - JUDGES Act (formerly 118th S. 2759) Comprehensive pro-democracy reform, generally, but especially the Freedom to Vote Act (118th H.R. 11, S. 1, S. 2344) and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (1118th H.R. 14, S. 4) Judicial ethics reform, especially 118th H.R. 927 - Supreme Court Ethics Act, 118th H.R. 8330/S. 5268 - High Court Gift Ban Act, 118th S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023, 118th S. 1908 - Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act Judicial nominations and procedures Supreme Court term limits, especially 118th H.R. 5566 - Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act and 118th S. 3096 - Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Vice President of the U.S.
2024 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 4199, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act of 2024)- to create 66 new district court judgeships. S. 5580, H.R. 10450 - the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. H.R. 8028 - the Second Chance Reauthorization Act - to reauthorize programs to promote successful re-entry into society following a period of incarceration. General research and discussions on legislative efforts to ensure equal protection and prevent racism in the federal government (e.g., H.R. 8706, Dismantle DEI Act of 2024). Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 8856, the Right to Trial Act - to remove disparities in sentencing due solely to a defendant choosing to go to trial instead of accepting a plea agreement. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
118th S. 4199 - JUDGES Act (formerly 118th S. 2759) Comprehensive pro-democracy reform, generally, but especially the Freedom to Vote Act (118th H.R. 11, S. 1, S. 2344) and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (1118th H.R. 14, S. 4) Judicial ethics reform, especially 118th H.R. 927 - Supreme Court Ethics Act, 118th H.R. 8330/S. 5268 - High Court Gift Ban Act, 118th S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023, 118th S. 1908 - Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act Judicial nominations and procedures Supreme Court term limits, especially 118th H.R. 5566 - Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act and 118th S. 3096 - Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Vice President of the U.S.
2024 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Support for prompt action on filling judicial vacancies and on judicial nominations Support for improved security for federal courthouses and federal judges and judiciary personnel Issues pertaining generally to the federal legal system S. 2694 (Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2023), all provisions S. 2759, H.R. 9625 and S. 4199 (JUDGES Act), all provisions H.R. 7597 (Federal Judgeship Act of 2024), all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 4288 Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. The EATS Act. Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act. Settlement Agreement Information Database Act. S. 1979 - Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023. Draft bill Disabled Jurors Nondiscrimination Act. H.R.762 - Building Resilient Supply Chains Act. GUARD VA Benefits Act. The Removal Adjustment Act. Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, with specific regard to vaccine court funding. Draft legislation on adjusting the caps on Title VII damages. Draft legislation related to regulatory reforms and significant guidance. Draft legislation related to police misconduct reforms. Draft legislation on structured settlements. Draft legislation on SLAPP claims. Draft legislation on supply chain program. Draft legislation on peremptory challenges to jurors. Lobbying with a specific regard to the judicial nomination of Rebecca Pennell for the Eastern District of Washington. Lobbying with a specific regard to the judicial nomination of Detra Shaw-Wilder for the Southern District of Florida. General lobbying with regard to judicial nominations. General lobbying with regard to nonconsensual third-party releases and stays in bankruptcy proceedings. General lobbying with regard to diversity jurisdiction and snap removal. General lobbying with regard to federal officer removal. General lobbying with regard to liability in voluntary government sharing programs. General lobbying with regard to litigation financing. General lobbying with regard to Johnson & Johnson and the Texas Two-Step. General lobbying with regard to Respondeat Superior and Monell claims against states and localities. General lobbying with regard to pipeline voluntary information sharing system. General lobbying with regard to age discrimination bill. General lobbying with regard to non-debtor releases. General lobbying on amicus curiae disclosure issues. HR 5488 Protecting Our Courts From Foreign Manipulation Act. S 2805 Protecting Our Courts From Foreign Manipulation Act. General lobbying with regard to the judicial nomination of Mustafa Kasubhai for the District of Oregon. General lobbying with regard to the judicial nomination of Embry Kidd for the 11th Circuit. General lobbying with regard to the judicial nomination of Karla Campbell for the 6th Circuit. General lobbying on whistleblower issues. HR 8061 Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024 with specific regard to whistleblowers. General lobbying about amicus disclosure requirement issues. Draft legislation about judicial accountability standards. S 4199 JUDGES Act of 2024. HR 2670 National Defense Authorization Act with specific regard to the amendments on expanding federal courts. S 2082 Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act. HR 4951 Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act. HR 8419 American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act. General lobbying with regard to the judicial nomination of Sarah Russell for the District of Connecticut. General lobbying with regard to the judicial nomination of Amir Ali to for the District of DC.
Client expense: $1,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
Federal Courthouse infrastructure related issues HR9625/S4199, JUDGES Act of 2024, Expansion of Federal district judges related issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 8706 "Dismantle DEI Act," all provisions. HR 8889 "Sunset Chevron Act," all provisions. S 4199 "Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024," all provisions. HR 8281 "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act," all provisions."
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Support for prompt action on filling judicial vacancies and on judicial nominations Support for improved security for federal courthouses and federal judges and judiciary personnel Issues pertaining generally to the federal legal system S. 2694 (Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2023), all provisions S. 2759, H.R. 9625 and S. 4199 (JUDGES Act), all provisions H.R. 7597 (Federal Judgeship Act of 2024), all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1612. (consideration: CR H7116-7124)
Rule H. Res. 1612 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1612 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7673 and S. 4199 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit on H.R. 7673 and one motion to commit on S. 4199. The resolution also provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009 with one hour of general debate.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5750-5753; text: CR S5750-5752)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5750-5753; text: CR S5750-5752)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 430.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Coons for Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
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| Democratic |
| NJ |
| James E. Risch | Republican | ID |
| James Lankford | Republican | OK |
| Jon Ossoff | Democratic | GA |
| Laphonza R. Butler | Democratic | CA |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican | SC |
| Mark Kelly | Democratic | AZ |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Mike Crapo | Republican | ID |
| Mike Rounds | Republican | SD |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Rick Scott | Republican | FL |
| Ted Cruz | Republican | TX |
| Thom Tillis | Republican | NC |
| HR 9625 | 118th | Related bill |
| HR 8666 | 118th | Related bill |
| HR 2910 | 118th | Related bill |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE