HR 783 · 102th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend title 28, United States Code, to make incarcerated individuals ineligible for witness fees.

Introduced 1991-02-04· Sponsored by Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R.2324.(1991-05-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal judicial code to make an individual ineligible to receive witness fees or allowances, if at the time he or she is to appear in court as a witness, such individual is incarcerated. Makes an exception in the case of a person detained as a material witness.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans
Rep. Ray, Richard B. [D-GA-3]GA
Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1]GA
Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-40]CA
Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45]CA
Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3]NY
Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]CO
Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16]FL
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16]NY
Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39]CA
Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26]TX
Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-20]NY
Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]LA
Rep. Santorum, Rick [R-PA-18]PA
Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]NJ
Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1]VA
Rep. Lightfoot, Jim [R-IA-5]IA
Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11]OH
Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-5]AZ
Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2]GA
Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3]NC