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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
07/15/2026
07/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Local Access to Courts Act of 2026 or LACA of 2026, updates federal law regarding where specific federal district courts—which are the lowest tier of the federal court system where trials are held and federal cases begin—are permitted to conduct court proceedings. Specifically, the legislation expands judicial access by adding College Station as an authorized location for holding court within the federal judicial district covering parts of Texas, and similarly adds El Centro as an official court location within the federal district in California that currently holds court in San Diego.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685. (on 08/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/625/all-info | 01/23/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr625/BILLS-119hr625rh.pdf | 08/28/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr625/BILLS-119hr625ih.pdf | 02/20/2025 |
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