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Congress·In Progress·S. 616

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025

Updates to the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association’s Charter

Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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House
President
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Key Points

  • Membership and board rules are now set by the foundation’s own bylaws instead of federal law.
  • Money, property, and staff time cannot be used for politics or to push laws.
  • No stock, no dividends, and no loans to leaders; only reasonable pay and expense reimbursement is allowed.
  • Members and private individuals are not on the hook for the group’s debts or obligations.
  • The group cannot claim government approval; if it shuts down, leftover assets must be used as its bylaws allow.
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Milestones

10 milestones21 actions
Dec 12, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-57.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Dec 12, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-57.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Dec 12, 2025

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Dec 12, 2025

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Dec 10, 2025House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 616
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionPresented to President.

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Cosponsors

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