S. 3998 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024
S. 3998 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Mar 20, 2024, sponsored by Ted Cruz with 19 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- Mar 20, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 118-203
What it does
Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024 This act converts certain temporary district court judgeships to permanent judgeships in specified judicial districts in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Cruz (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 11 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2024
- Passed the SenateApr 20, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-203. (Dec 23, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 16, 2024 · Passed390–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Federal Judiciary Stabilization ActHouse · Dec 16, 2024
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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