HR 2871
113th Congress
House
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.
Everywhere this bill has been
21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2013
Became Public Law No: 113-61.
Dec 20, 2013
Signed by President.
Dec 13, 2013
Presented to President.
Dec 11, 2013
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 10, 2013
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8605)
Dec 10, 2013
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8605)
Nov 13, 2013
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Nov 12, 2013
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)
Nov 12, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6977)
Nov 12, 2013
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.
Nov 12, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2871.
Nov 12, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6972-6974)
Nov 12, 2013
Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 12, 2013
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.
Nov 12, 2013
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-258.
Sep 11, 2013
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 11, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 10, 2013
Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Discharged.
Aug 1, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Jul 31, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 31, 2013
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2013 | House · vote #571 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 401–0 | See who voted → |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 113-61.
Plain-English summary
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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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Bill text
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2871: 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.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-2871/
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