Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2679
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021
Active
Active
Passed House on Jun 23, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 20, 2021
Latest Action
Jun 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2679
Congress
117
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Ohio
Democrat
Maryland
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021

This bill revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.

Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates the provision that requires the foundation to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia; and (2) requires the board of directors to decide, and specify in the bylaws, the location of the principal office.

Additionally, the bylaws—not the charter—must provide for the terms of membership, the responsibilities of the board of directors, and the election of officers. A director or officer, in his or her corporate capacity, is prohibited from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities.

The bill allows income and assets of the corporation to be used to reasonably compensate or reimburse expenses of an officer, director, or member; to award a grant to the Federal Bar Association chapter of an officer, director, or member; and to reasonably compensate employees.

Furthermore, the bill expands a prohibition on loans for directors and officers to include members and employees.

Finally, the bill specifies that on dissolution or final liquidation, any remaining assets must be distributed as provided by the board of directors instead of deposited in the Treasury.

Text (3)
June 24, 2021
June 23, 2021
April 20, 2021
Actions (10)
06/24/2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
06/23/2021
Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340. (consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)
06/23/2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340.(consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3028-3029)
06/23/2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 2679 are considered vacated.
06/22/2021
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.
06/22/2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2679.
06/22/2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2984-2986; text: CR H2984-2985)
06/22/2021
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
04/20/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/20/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:10 PM