119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Dec 12, 2025
S. 616Signed Into LawLaw
Senate amends Federal Bar Association Foundation charter.
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 18
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Senate committee
Feb 18
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Senate floor
Apr 30
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House
Dec 1
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Cosponsors (1)
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All Democratic.
Activity timeline
Dec 12
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Became Public Law No: 119-57.
Dec 12
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Became Public Law No: 119-57.
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Signed by President.
Dec 12
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Signed by President.
Dec 10
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Presented to President.
Dec 10
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Presented to President.
Dec 1
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1
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Dec 1, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)
Dec 1
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)
Dec 1
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 616.
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All 21 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Dec 12
Became Public Law No: 119-57.
Dec 12
Became Public Law No: 119-57.
Dec 12
Signed by President.
Dec 12
Signed by President.
Dec 10
HOUSEPresented to President.
Dec 10
Presented to President.
Dec 1
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)
Dec 1
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4928)
Dec 1
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 616.
Dec 1
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4928-4929)
Dec 1
HOUSEMr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 5
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
May 5
HOUSEReceived in the House.
May 1
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 30
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2709-2710; text: CR S2709-2710)
Apr 30
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 30
SENATESenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 30
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 18
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 18
Introduced in Senate
All 1 cosponsor
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans
Democrats (1)
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