H.R. 7177 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
To amend title 28, United States Code, to consolidate certain divisions in the Northern District of Alabama.
H.R. 7177 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Jan 31, 2024, sponsored by Dale W. Strong with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 118-179
What it does
This act consolidates the seven existing U.S. district court divisions in the Northern District of Alabama into five divisions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dale W. Strong (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 3, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-179. (Dec 23, 2024)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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