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United States Marshals Service Improvement Act of 1996

Introduced: November 15, 1995 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 2, 1996
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
May 1, 1996
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 1996
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 72 (Roll no. 141).
May 1, 1996
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
May 1, 1996
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 1, 1996
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2641.
May 1, 1996
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
May 1, 1996
The Speaker designated the Honorable Roger F. Wicker to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 1, 1996
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 418 and Rule XXIII.
May 1, 1996
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2641 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 2641 it shall be in order to consider the bill S. 1338. It shall be in order to strike and insert the provisions of H.R. 2641 as passed by the House, insist on the House amendments to S. 1338 and ask for a conference.
May 1, 1996
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 418. (consideration: CR H4323-4329)
May 1, 1996
Rule H. Res. 418 passed House.
Apr 30, 1996
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 418 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2641 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 2641 it shall be in order to consider the bill S. 1338. It shall be in order to strike and insert the provisions of H.R. 2641 as passed by the House, insist on the House amendments to S. 1338 and ask for a conference.
Apr 29, 1996
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 264.
Apr 29, 1996
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-541.
Apr 24, 1996
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 24, 1996
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 21, 1996
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 21, 1996
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 7, 1996
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 11, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Nov 15, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 15, 1995
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 1, 1996 House · vote #141 On Passage Passed 351–72 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 1,000 — An amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary printed in the bill … Agreed to May 1, 1996
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

United States Marshals Service Improvement Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal judicial code to provide for the appointment of U.S. marshals for each judicial district of the United States and for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by the Director of the United States Marshals Service (currrently, by the President).

Requires U.S. marshals to be appointed subject to Federal law governing appointments in the competitive civil service and to be paid in accordance with specified Federal provisions regarding classification and pay rates.

Repeals provisions regarding term of office and vacancies. Sets forth transitional provisions.

What's happening now May 2, 1996

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 418 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2641) to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for appointment o…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Feb 29, 1996
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