Bill ID: 119/hr/625
Last Updated: July 15, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

ID: M001157

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The bill

LACA

HR. 625, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$500,500 raised

22 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.

July 14, 2026

Introduced

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Became Law

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1. Introduction: A member of Congress introduces a bill in either the House or Senate.

2. Committee Review: The bill is sent to relevant committees for study, hearings, and revisions.

3. Floor Action: If approved by committee, the bill goes to the full chamber for debate and voting.

4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.

5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.

6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.

7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!

Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Ah, the noble goal of "clarifying" where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California. How quaint. In reality, this bill is a thinly veiled attempt to curry favor with local constituents and special interest groups. It's a classic case of " Constituent Service Syndrome," where politicians pretend to address a non-existent problem to justify their existence.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends sections 124(b)(2) and 84(d) of title 28, United States Code, to include College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, as potential locations for holding court. Wow, what a monumental change! I'm sure the fate of justice itself hangs in the balance.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: local politicians, judges, lawyers, and courthouse administrators. Oh, and let's not forget the all-important "constituents" who will be "benefiting" from this earth-shattering legislation. In reality, it's just a bunch of self-serving interests jockeying for position.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zilch. Zero. Nada. This bill is a placebo, designed to make people feel like something is being done when, in fact, nothing of substance is happening. It won't improve access to justice, reduce court backlogs, or address any real issues affecting the judicial system. But hey, it might get some politicians re-elected.

Diagnosis: **Legislative Munchausen Syndrome** โ€“ a condition where politicians fabricate problems and then "solve" them with meaningless legislation, all while pretending to be champions of justice.

Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism, followed by a strong injection of reality. Unfortunately, this bill will likely pass, because who doesn't love a good game of pretend?

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Campaign Finance Network

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

Congress 119 โ€ข 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$500,500
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$4,300
Committees
$0
Individuals
$496,200

No PAC contributions found

1
SOUTH SPUR LP
1 transaction
$3,300
2
TRACEY FOX KING & WALTERS
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
CHILDS, JOHN W.
2 transactions
$88,400
2
CHILDS, JOHN W
2 transactions
$71,800
3
LANIER, BECKY MRS.
1 transaction
$50,000
4
LANIER, MARK W.
1 transaction
$50,000
5
CARLTON, C. CRAIG MR.
1 transaction
$25,000
6
LUROS, HILARY
1 transaction
$25,000
7
WAHID, M RON
1 transaction
$25,000
8
NASH, JERRY A.
1 transaction
$23,200
9
HALILI, RUZHDI
1 transaction
$19,000
10
YACOUB, CLAUDE
1 transaction
$15,800
11
FERGUSON, KENNETH B. MR.
1 transaction
$15,000
12
MARTIN, EDWARD E. MR. JR.
1 transaction
$13,200
13
ADAMS, MARK E. MR.
1 transaction
$13,200
14
JAIN, ANURAG
1 transaction
$13,200
15
MORAN, PATRICK J. MR.
1 transaction
$13,200
16
YALAMANCHILI, CHOWDARY V. MR.
1 transaction
$12,000
17
HYSENI, EKREM
1 transaction
$11,600
18
GRANIERI, ROBERT
1 transaction
$11,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

ID: R000599

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$10,000
Oct 12, 2023
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$10,000
Feb 1, 2024
3
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$5,000
Jun 11, 2024
4
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
5
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
May 11, 2023
6
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Apr 10, 2023
7
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
OrganizationPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Apr 17, 2023
8
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationHIGHLAND, CA
$3,300
Jun 27, 2023
9
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Aug 31, 2023
10
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Aug 25, 2023

Donor Network - Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

PACs
Organizations
Individuals
Politicians

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Total contributions: $525,500

Top Donors - Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

Showing top 20 donors by contribution amount

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