HR.1059 To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes.
To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes.
- People's Vote
- YES
- Gov Vote
- YES
- Outcome
- YES
Recent Member Votes
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Sponsored by
- Rep. John Conyers (MI Democrat)
Co-Sponsored by
- Rep. Henry Johnson (GA Democrat)
- Rep. Steve Cohen (TN Democrat)
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Our Analysis:
H.R. 1059 would repeal the sunset provision of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 involving the financial disclosure requirements for judges. The bill would prevent public disclosure of certain information if it is determined that such disclosure could endanger the individual. Under current law, those provisions expire at the end of calendar year 2011. Based on information from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, CBO estimates that implementing those provisions would have no significant impact on the Federal budget.
Summary:
1/3/2012--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on November 15, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Revises the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to extend until December 31, 2017, the Judicial Conference's authority to redact financial disclosure reports filed by a judicial officer or employee if it finds that revealing personal and sensitive information could endanger that individual or a family member of that individual.
Actions:
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9937-9938; text of Senate amendment H9937-9938)
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1059.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342. 10:00 a.m.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Considered as unfinished business.
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.
Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1059.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-189.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E475)
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 12/19/2011 H9937-9938)
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 112-84.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 701).
Question:
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 1059 To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitve information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes2/3
Result
passed