United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 1059 — To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-84.

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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 14, 2011. Enacted.

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on November 15, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Revises the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to extend until December 31, 2017, the Judicial Conference's authority to redact financial disclosure reports filed by a judicial officer or employee if it finds that revealing personal and sensitive information could endanger that individual or a family member of that individual.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-84.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 12/19/2011 H9937-9938)

  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9999)

  7. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1059.

  9. Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9937-9938)

  10. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  11. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7776-7777; text as passed Senate: CR S7777)

  12. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.

  13. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment. Without written report.

  14. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  15. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  16. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  17. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 701). (text: CR H6048)

  18. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6052)

  19. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  20. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1059.

  21. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6048-6049)

  22. Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  23. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.

  24. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-189.

  25. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  26. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  27. Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.

  28. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  29. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E475)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1059 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on November 15, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Revises the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to extend until December 31, 2017, the Judicial Conference's authority to redact financial disclosure reports filed by a judicial officer or employee if it finds that revealing personal and sensitive information could endanger that individual or a family member of that individual.
Who sponsors HR 1059?
HR 1059 is sponsored by John Conyers (D).
What is the current status of HR 1059?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 14, 2011. Enacted.
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