H.R. 2871 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2871 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jul 31, 2013, sponsored by Howard Coble with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 31, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 113-61
What it does
Amends the federal judicial code to realign the southern judicial district of Mississippi into four (currently, five) divisions with court to be held for: the Northern Division at Jackson, the Southern Division at Gulfport, the Eastern Division at Hattiesburg, and the Western Division at Natchez. Sets forth the Mississippi counties comprising each realigned division.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard Coble (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 31, 2013
- Passed the HouseNov 12, 2013
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentDec 13, 2013
- Became lawDec 20, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-61. (Dec 20, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 12, 2013 · Passed401–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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