Bill116th CongressFiled Aug 28, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8133
Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 28, 2020)
Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020
This bill 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.
What just happenedAug 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5](D-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseAug 28, 2020
- Aug 28, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Aug 28, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House