A bill to extend the authority of the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds and change the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice.

S. 3296 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jul 21, 2008, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jul 21, 2008
Co-sponsors: 1
Policy area: Law
Public law: Public Law 110-402

What it does

Extends through calendar year 2013 the authority of the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court grounds. Changes the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice to Counselor to the Chief Justice. Prohibits a judicial officer from accepting a gift of an honorary club membership with a value of more than $50 in any calendar year.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 21, 2008
Passed the SenateSep 25, 2008
Passed the HouseSep 29, 2008
Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
Became lawOct 13, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-402. (Oct 13, 2008)

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