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H.R. 9487Became Law

House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 4, 2025)

House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act

This act authorizes the designation of more than one attorney in the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives as Deputy Legislative Counsel. (Previously, the law authorized only one deputy.)

A Deputy Legislative Counsel must perform the functions of the Legislative Counsel during the Legislative Counsel's disability or absence (including a vacancy in the office).

What just happenedJan 4, 2025

Became Public Law No: 118-263.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1](R-WI)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 4, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 118-263.

  2. Jan 4, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-263.

  3. Jan 4, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 4, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 27, 2024FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 27, 2024President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 19, 2024Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223)

  9. Dec 19, 2024Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 17, 2024IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 16, 2024FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Dec 16, 2024FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7154)

  13. Dec 16, 2024Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7154)

  14. Dec 16, 2024FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9487.

  15. Dec 16, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7153-7154)

  16. Dec 16, 2024FloorH30300

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

  17. Sep 16, 2024CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 89.

  18. Sep 16, 2024CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-678.

    Committee on House Administration
  19. Sep 16, 2024Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-678.

    Committee on House Administration
  20. Sep 11, 2024CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Committee on House Administration
  21. Sep 11, 2024CommitteeH15001

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Committee on House Administration
  22. Sep 6, 2024IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Committee on House Administration
  23. Sep 6, 2024IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Sep 6, 2024IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 4, 202549

House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act

This act authorizes the designation of more than one attorney in the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives as Deputy Legislative Counsel. (Previously, the law authorized only one deputy.)

A Deputy Legislative Counsel must perform the functions of the Legislative Counsel during the Legislative Counsel's disability or absence (including a vacancy in the office).

Passed HouseDec 16, 202453

House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act

This bill authorizes the designation of more than one attorney in the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives as Deputy Legislative Counsel. (Current law authorizes only one deputy.)

A Deputy Legislative Counsel must perform the functions of the Legislative Counsel during the Legislative Counsel's disability or absence (including a vacancy).

Reported to HouseSep 16, 202407

House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act

This bill authorizes the designation of more than one attorney in the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives as Deputy Legislative Counsel. (Current law authorizes only one deputy.)

A Deputy Legislative Counsel must perform the functions of the Legislative Counsel during the Legislative Counsel's disability or absence (including a vacancy).

Introduced in HouseSep 6, 202400

House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act

This bill authorizes the designation of more than one attorney in the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives as Deputy Legislative Counsel. (Current law authorizes only one deputy.)

A Deputy Legislative Counsel must perform the functions of the Legislative Counsel during the Legislative Counsel's disability or absence (including a vacancy).

House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act — Informed