United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 2045 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require judges of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to reside within fifty miles of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Requires that the principal office of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) be in the metropolitan area of Washington, DC, but allows the CAVC to sit any place within the United States. Requires judges in active service on the CAVC to: (1) have their official duty station at the principal office; and (2) reside within 50 miles of such metropolitan area. Allows the President to remove judges violating that residency requirement who were confirmed on or after January 1, 2012. Sets forth exceptions for recall-eligible retired judges.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  3. Received in the House.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8046)

  6. S.AMDT.3337 Amendment agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  7. S.AMDT.3337 Amendment SA 3337 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Burr. (consideration: CR S8046; text: CR S8046)Of a perfecting nature.

  8. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8046)

  9. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

  11. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2045 do?
Requires that the principal office of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) be in the metropolitan area of Washington, DC, but allows the CAVC to sit any place within the United States. Requires judges in active service on the CAVC to: (1) have their official duty station at the principal office; and (2) reside within 50 miles of such metropolitan area. Allows the President to remove judges violating that residency requirement who were confirmed on or after January 1, 2012. Sets forth exceptions for recall-eligible retired judges.
Who sponsors S 2045?
S 2045 is sponsored by Richard Burr (R).
What is the current status of S 2045?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 2045?
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