1. Home
  2. Bills
  3. S. 2706

S. 2706 · 97th Congress · 1981–1982

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the bar membership requirements for United States magistrates.

S. 2706 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Jun 30, 1982, sponsored by John Tower.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jun 30, 1982
Policy area
Law and crime
Public law
Public Law 97-230

Sponsor

John Tower (R-TX)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 30, 1982
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawAug 6, 1982

More bills from John Tower in the 97th Congress

Other Law and crime bills in the 97th Congress

More

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “S. 2706 (97th Congress): A bill to amend title 28, United States…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/97-s-2706/a-bill-to-amend-title-28-united-states-code (accessed 2026-10-15).

Open the interactive version ›