S. 616 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025
S. 616 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Feb 18, 2025, sponsored by John Kennedy with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 18, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 119-57
What it does
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025 This act revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association to shift authority from the charter to the bylaws.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Kennedy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
- Passed the SenateApr 30, 2025
- Passed the HouseDec 1, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2025
- Became lawDec 12, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-57. (Dec 12, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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