Bills · S 616
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 616Federally chartered organizationsDistrict of Columbia
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 18· LAST ACTION DEC 12
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STEP 8 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a shift in how a federally chartered organization like the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association is governed. If this bill becomes law, the Foundation will have greater flexibility and autonomy to adapt its internal rules regarding membership, organization, and leadership through its own bylaws, without needing Congress to amend federal law for every minor change. This could make the organization more responsive and efficient in its operations.
If the bill does not become law, the Foundation would continue to operate under the more detailed, federally prescribed rules for its internal structure. This might mean less flexibility to adjust to changing needs or practices without a legislative act. For the public, it highlights the ongoing process of how the government oversees specific private organizations that have received federal charters, balancing oversight with organizational self-governance.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Shifts responsibility for the Foundation's internal organization, including the structure of its board and officers, from federal law to its own bylaws.
Grants the Foundation greater flexibility to manage its internal governance without needing legislative changes.
PROVISION 02
Changes membership eligibility and privileges to be determined by the Foundation's bylaws, rather than specified in federal statute.
Allows the Foundation to more easily define and adjust who can join and what rights members have.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the Foundation may not issue stock, pay dividends, engage in political activities, or use its assets to benefit individual directors, officers, or members (beyond reasonable compensation).
Reinforces the Foundation's non-profit status and prevents it from being used for private gain or political influence.
PROVISION 04
Permits the Foundation to establish its principal office at any U.S. location specified in its bylaws, moving away from a requirement to be in the District of Columbia.
Provides geographical flexibility for the organization's main administrative hub.
PROVISION 05
Clarifies that on dissolution, any remaining assets will be distributed as decided by the board of directors, in compliance with the charter and bylaws.
Outlines the process for responsibly handling assets if the organization ceases to exist.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
17 EVENTSDEC 12
Signed by President.
DEC 12
Became Public Law No: 119-57.
DEC 10
Presented to President.
DEC 1
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 616
Congress119th
StatusBecame Law
IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
Last actionDec 12, 2025
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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025
Senate BillS 616Federally chartered organizationsDistrict of Columbia
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 12, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
BECAME LAW
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
