House Bill 8133
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Access to Justice for Survivors Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 28, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8133
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
August 28, 2020
08/28/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
08/28/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:23 PM