VoterlyS. 227: Improving Access to Our Courts Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · Became law
What this bill does
Improving Access to Our Courts Act This bill adds Alpine to the list of places where court must be held in the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas. Additionally, the bill adds Mount Vernon to the list of places where court must be held in the Western District of Washington.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2023-02-02
- Policy area Law
- Cosponsors 3
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 118-73.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] introduced S. 227. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with S. 227? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does S. 227 do?
Improving Access to Our Courts Act This bill adds Alpine to the list of places where court must be held in the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas. Additionally, the bill adds Mount Vernon to the list of places where court must be held in the Western District of Wash…
Who sponsored S. 227?
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S. 227?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is S. 227 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates S. 227 became law.