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A bill to establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal.

USA119th CongressS-5324| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2026
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (8)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Aug 6, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • August 6, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal.

USA119th CongressS-5324| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2026
Timeline
Aug 6, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • August 6, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (8)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted