HR 8378 · 94th Congress · Law

A bill to provide that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, a prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs.

Introduced 1975-07-08· Sponsored by Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12]· House

Bill Progress

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 the Judiciary.(1975-07-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that in civil actions where the United States is a plaintiff, a prevailing defendant may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs, whether or not other costs are awarded or awardable against the United States.…

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Cosponsors (16)

4 Democrats12 Republicans