H.R. 3650 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Federal Judiciary Emergency Special Sessions Act of 2005
H.R. 3650 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 6, 2005, sponsored by F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 6, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 109-63
What it does
Federal Judiciary Emergency Special Sessions Act of 2005 - Allows federal circuit courts of appeals, district courts, bankruptcy courts, and magistrate judges to hold special sessions outside their circuits or districts upon a finding by a chief judge or judicial council that, because of emergency conditions, no location within the courts' regular circuits or districts is reasonably available.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 6, 2005
- Passed the HouseSep 7, 2005
- Passed the SenateSep 8, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentSep 8, 2005
- Became lawSep 9, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-63. (Sep 9, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 7, 2005 · Passed409–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
More bills from F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3402: Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 4659: To amend the USA PATRIOT ACT to extend the sunset of certain provisions of such Act.
- H.R. 3199: USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 9: Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and…
- H.R. 4472: Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
- H.R. 1442: To complete the codification of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", as positive law.
Other Law bills in the 109th Congress
- S. 5: Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
- S. 686: A bill to provide for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
- S. 539: Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 554: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
- S. 642: Support our Scouts Act of 2005
- S. 653: A bill for the relief of the family of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 800: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 1070: Constitution Restoration Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3650 (109th Congress): Federal Judiciary Emergency Special…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-hr-3650/federal-judiciary-emergency-special-sessions-act-of-2005 (accessed 2026-10-17).