S. 32 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
LACA
S. 32 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2025, sponsored by Ted Cruz with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 119-109
What it does
Local Access to Courts Act or LACA This act adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas. Additionally, the act adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Cruz (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2025
- Passed the SenateFeb 12, 2025
- Passed the HouseAug 31, 2026
- Sent to the PresidentSep 14, 2026
- Became lawSep 16, 2026
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-109. (Sep 16, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Aug 31, 2026 · Passed378–10
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Local Access to Courts ActHouse · Aug 31, 2026
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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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