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Easier Court Access: New Federal Court Locations in Texas and Washington.

This law improves citizen access to justice by establishing new locations where federal courts will hold sessions. Residents in the Pecos Division of Western Texas and the Western District of Washington will now be able to handle court matters closer to home. This reduces travel time and costs for individuals required to appear in federal court.
Key points
Alpine, Texas, is added as a new location for holding court sessions in the Western District of Texas (Pecos Division).
Mount Vernon, Washington, is added as a new location for holding court sessions in the Western District of Washington.
The changes aim to reduce the distance citizens must travel to attend federal court proceedings, improving access to justice.
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2024-07-23
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Against 3
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_227
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
Voting date: 2024-07-23
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 362
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Access to Our Courts Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_227.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Alpine, Texas, is added as a new location for holding court sessions in the Western District of Texas (Pecos Division).
  • Mount Vernon, Washington, is added as a new location for holding court sessions in the Western District of Washington.
  • The changes aim to reduce the distance citizens must travel to attend federal court proceedings, improving access to justice.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 118-73.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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