H.R. 4967 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012
H.R. 4967 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Apr 27, 2012, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 3 co-sponsors.
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
- Apr 27, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 112-121
What it does
Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Extends the temporary office of certain bankruptcy judgeships authorized or extended under the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 1992 and Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2005 until applicable vacancies identified in this Act occur in the office of a bankruptcy judge for specified districts in California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2012
- Passed the HouseMay 9, 2012
- Passed the SenateMay 10, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentMay 18, 2012
- Became lawMay 25, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-121. (May 25, 2012)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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