U.S. House Overwhelmingly Approves Foundation of the FBA Charter Amendments Act

(Arlington, VA, June 23, 2021) – The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association issued the following statement upon approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of H.R. 2679, the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021, which will facilitate changes to the Congressional charter under which the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association operates:

“The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association, which is the only institution chartered by Congress to facilitate the administration of justice and foster improvements in the practice of federal law, commends the House of Representatives for approving by an overwhelming margin critically needed legislation to assist the Foundation in modifying its Congressional charter to achieve greater efficiencies for decades to come.  The legislation will provide the Foundation with the organizational flexibility necessary to grow and honor its mission on a nonpartisan basis.  We are very grateful to bill sponsors Congressman Steve Chabot and Congressman Jamie Raskin for their diligent efforts in securing House passage and their longstanding commitment to our federal legal system.  We also want to thank Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler and Ranking Member Jim Jordan for expediting consideration of H.R. 2679.  We look forward to working with our champions in the U.S. Senate to ensure that this legislation receives favorable consideration and that it will become law in the near future.”

About the FBA

Founded in 1920, the Federal Bar Association is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. Our more than 16,000 members run the gamut of federal practice: attorneys practicing in small to large legal firms, attorneys in corporations and federal agencies, and members of the judiciary. The FBA is the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors. Visit us at fedbar.org to learn more.