HR 8133 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-08-28· Sponsored by Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]· 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: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2020-08-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]MO