Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2679, the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021. The Federal Bar Association was founded in 1920 as a nonprofit organization seeking to strengthen the Federal legal system and administration of justice. In 1954, Congress chartered the Federal Bar Association as a congressionally chartered organization under title 36 of the United States Code. {time} 1700 The FBA serves the Federal legal community and public by promoting standards of professional competence and ethical conduct, providing educational programs, and facilitating the administration of justice. The FBA is also committed to bringing civics education programs to classrooms across the country. As a congressionally chartered organization, it takes an act of Congress to make changes to the FBA's charter. The FBA has not amended or updated its charter since 1954. H.R. 2679 amends the FBA's current charter to allow the organization to choose the location of its principal office, restrict its officers from engaging in political activity, and change its charter language to conform with language used in other congressional charters. In addition, this legislation will allow the FBA to make simple changes to its bylaws without an act of Congress. I want to thank my colleague, Mr. Chabot from Ohio, for his diligent work on this legislation.…”