Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8133| House
| Updated: 8/28/2020
Mary Gay Scanlon
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8133| House
| Updated: 8/28/2020
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mary Gay Scanlon
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingJudicial review and appealsLawyers and legal services