119th Congress > House > Vote 645

Date: August 31, 2026

Result: 378-10 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 285

Bill number: S32

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Description: Local Access to Courts Act

Bill summary:

Local Access to Courts Act or LACA

This act adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas.

Additionally, the act adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California. 

Bill titles: A bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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