S 3115
117th Congress
Senate
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Domestic violence and child abuse
Federal district courts
Lawyers and legal services
Sex offenses
Violent crime
POWER 2.0 Act
Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 20, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-252.
Dec 16, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8703-8704)
Dec 1, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 14 (Roll no. 499). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8622)
Dec 1, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 14 (Roll no. 499).
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3115.
Nov 29, 2022
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 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8622-8625)
Nov 29, 2022
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Aug 9, 2022
Held at the desk.
Aug 9, 2022
Received in the House.
Aug 8, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 6, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4164; text: CR S4164)
Aug 6, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4164; text: CR S4164)
Aug 6, 2022
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | House · vote #499 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 406–14 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2021 or the POWER 2.0 Act
This act makes permanent the requirement for the chief judge of each federal judicial district to lead, at least annually, a public event to promote pro bono legal services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
The requirement was enacted in 2018; it is scheduled to sunset after a four-year period.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-252.
Committees of jurisdiction
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