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H.R. 2871Became Law

To amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 20, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the federal judicial code to realign the southern judicial district of Mississippi into four (currently, five) divisions with court to be held for:

  • the Northern Division at Jackson,
  • the Southern Division at Gulfport,
  • the Eastern Division at Hattiesburg, and
  • the Western Division at Natchez.

Sets forth the Mississippi counties comprising each realigned division.

What just happenedDec 20, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-61.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6](R-NC)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Received in SenateNov 13, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseNov 12, 2013
  • Reported in HouseNov 12, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2013
  • Public LawDec 21, 2013
  1. Dec 20, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-61.

  2. Dec 20, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-61.

  3. Dec 20, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 20, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 13, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 13, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 11, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 10, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8605)

  9. Dec 10, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8605)

  10. Nov 13, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Nov 12, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 571). (text: CR H6972)

  12. Nov 12, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 571).(text: CR H6972)

  13. Nov 12, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6977)

  14. Nov 12, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  15. Nov 12, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2871.

  16. Nov 12, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6972-6974)

  17. Nov 12, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  18. Nov 12, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.

  19. Nov 12, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-258.

  20. Nov 12, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-258.

  21. Sep 11, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  22. Sep 11, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  23. Sep 10, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Discharged.

  24. Aug 1, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

  25. Jul 31, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  26. Jul 31, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Jul 31, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 20, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the federal judicial code to realign the southern judicial district of Mississippi into four (currently, five) divisions with court to be held for:

  • the Northern Division at Jackson,
  • the Southern Division at Gulfport,
  • the Eastern Division at Hattiesburg, and
  • the Western Division at Natchez.

Sets forth the Mississippi counties comprising each realigned division.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 10, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the federal judicial code to realign the southern judicial district of Mississippi into four (currently, five) divisions with court to be held for:

  • the Northern Division at Jackson,
  • the Southern Division at Gulfport,
  • the Eastern Division at Hattiesburg, and
  • the Western Division at Natchez.

Sets forth the Mississippi counties comprising each realigned division.

Passed House without amendmentNov 12, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the federal judicial code to realign the southern judicial district of Mississippi into four (currently, five) divisions with court to be held for:

  • the Northern Division at Jackson,
  • the Southern Division at Gulfport,
  • the Eastern Division at Hattiesburg, and
  • the Western Division at Natchez.

Sets forth the Mississippi counties comprising each realigned division.

Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2013

Amends the federal judicial code to realign the southern judicial district of Mississippi into four (currently, five) divisions with court to be held for:

  • the Northern Division at Jackson,
  • the Southern Division at Gulfport,
  • the Eastern Division at Hattiesburg, and
  • the Western Division at Natchez.

Sets forth the Mississippi counties comprising each realigned division.

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