S 616: Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025

Sponsors

John Kennedy (R) LA

Cosponsors

Sheldon Whitehouse (D) RI

Summary

This bill does not yet have a summary.

Subjects

District of Columbia, Federally chartered organizations, Lawyers and legal services

Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

Next Steps

The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The next steps are committee hearings, potential markup sessions, and a vote within the committee. If approved, it will proceed to the full Senate.

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Social Impact

The bill's social impact is likely minimal, as it primarily focuses on the internal governance and operations of a legal organization. The changes could indirectly affect the legal community, but the direct consequences are limited.

Business Impact

This bill revises the Federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association, potentially impacting the organization's operations and governance. The changes may affect the Foundation's ability to conduct business and interact with its members.

Financial Impact

The bill's financial impact is unclear without further analysis of the changes to the Foundation's charter. The amendments may influence its funding and financial activities, but it's hard to predict the extent without additional information.

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Bill History

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
IntroReferral - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
IntroReferral - Introduced in Senate

Bill Text

Introduced in Senate February 18, 2025
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