HR 2170 · 99th Congress · Law

A bill to amend the section of the Revised Statutes of the United States amended by the Civil Rights Attorneys' Fees Awards Act of 1976 to provide that attorneys fees may not be assessed under that section against members of the judiciary acting in judicial capacity.

Introduced 1985-04-23· 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: Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.(1985-04-25)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Civil Rights Attorneys' Fees Awards Act of 1976 to provide that attorneys' fees may not be assessed against members of the judiciary acting in their judicial capacity.…

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Cosponsors (10)

7 Democrats3 Republicans
Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1]GA
Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9]GA
Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2]GA
Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10]GA
Rep. Rowland, J. Roy [D-GA-8]GA
Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]GA
Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4]GA
Rep. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA-5]GA
Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1]KY
Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2]OR