H.R. 394 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011
H.R. 394 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2011, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 112-63
What it does
Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011 - Title I: Jurisdictional Improvements - (Sec. 101) Amends the federal judicial code to declare that, with respect to diversity of citizenship, the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2011
- Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2011
- Passed the SenateOct 31, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentDec 2, 2011
- Became lawDec 7, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-63. (Dec 7, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 28, 2011 · Passed402–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification ActHouse · Feb 28, 2011
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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