H.R. 1059 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1059 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 14, 2011, sponsored by John Conyers, Jr. with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 112-84
What it does
Revises the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to extend until December 31, 2017, the Judicial Conference's authority to redact financial disclosure reports filed by a judicial officer or employee if it finds that revealing personal and sensitive information could endanger that individual or a family member of that individual.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2011
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2011
- Passed the SenateNov 17, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2011
- Became lawJan 3, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-84. (Jan 3, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 12, 2011 · Passed384–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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