United States 113th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 2871 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency, and for other purposes.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-61.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 31, 2013. Enacted.

Summary

Amends the federal judicial code to realign the southern judicial district of Mississippi into four (currently, five) divisions with court to be held for: the Northern Division at Jackson, the Southern Division at Gulfport, the Eastern Division at Hattiesburg, and the Western Division at Natchez. Sets forth the Mississippi counties comprising each realigned division.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 113-61.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8605)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 571). (text: CR H6972)

  8. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6977)

  9. 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.

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2871.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6972-6974)

  12. Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.

  14. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-258.

  15. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  17. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Discharged.

  18. Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

  19. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2871 do?
Amends the federal judicial code to realign the southern judicial district of Mississippi into four (currently, five) divisions with court to be held for: the Northern Division at Jackson, the Southern Division at Gulfport, the Eastern Division at Hattiesburg, and the Western Division at Natchez. Sets forth the Mississippi counties comprising each realigned division.
Who sponsors HR 2871?
HR 2871 is sponsored by Howard Coble (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2871?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 31, 2013. Enacted.
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