S. 32
HouseLocal Access to Courts Act
The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.
In brief
This legislation authorizes the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to hold court in Bellingham, Washington. It updates the existing judicial code to include this location for official court proceedings within the district. The measure affects federal judicial administration in the state of Washington by expanding the specific sites where court can be lawfully convened. It was passed by the House following a suspension of the rules and now awaits further action.
Votes recorded
Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
August 31, 2026 · House
Vote recorded
The House passed the Local Access to Courts Act by a vote of 378-10.
Passed 378-10
Next: Heads to the President's desk.
SourceAugust 31, 2026 · House
Passed the House
The House passed the bill by a 378-10 vote under a suspension of the rules.
Passed 378-10
Next: Awaits further action in the Senate or enrollment.
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