US HB8133 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on August 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-28 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-28 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes a recipient of certain Department of Justice (DOJ) grants to use grant funds for legal representation in post-conviction relief proceedings. DOJ may not prohibit a recipient from using the grant for this purpose.
Title
Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020
Sponsors
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon [D-PA] | Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-08-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2020-08-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Judicial review and appeals
Lawyers and legal services
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Judicial review and appeals
Lawyers and legal services
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8133/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8133/BILLS-116hr8133ih.pdf |