HR 5459 · 93th Congress · Civil procedure

A bill to amend section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) to permit the recovery of attorneys' fees in certain Civil Rights actions.

Introduced 1973-03-12· Sponsored by Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19]· 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 House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-03-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Permits the recovery of attorneys' fees by the prevailing party specified civil rights actions. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 1983)…

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