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On the recordJune 22, 2021
This is a good day on the floor of the House. S. 1340 will improve the administration of justice in the Federal courts of North Carolina. This is not only a bipartisan, bicameral effort, but it is also evidence of Republicans and Democrats working together for the uplifting of justice. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the leadership of Representative Ross in bringing this bill forward, and I hope all of my colleagues will enthusiastically support this bill. Mr. Speaker, S. 1340 would redefine the boundaries of the Middle and Eastern Districts of North Carolina to place Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall (a sub-installation of Fort Bragg located roughly 40 miles away) entirely within the Eastern District. After having been introduced by both Senators from North Carolina, S. 1340 passed the Senate last week. H.R. 2746, the identical House companion to S. 1340, which recently passed the Judiciary Committee, was introduced by Congresswoman Ross and Congressman Hudson and was cosponsored by every member of the North Carolina House Delegation. This is bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will improve the administration of justice in North Carolina. Currently, even though Fort Bragg sits on the outskirts of Fayetteville, which is in the Eastern District, the base straddles both judicial districts.…
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

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