National Center for the Right to Counsel Act

Bill Number

HR 3741

Introduced

Jul 12, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Accounting and auditing Advisory bodies Congressional oversight Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal procedure and sentencing Due process and equal protection Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Law enforcement administration and funding Lawyers and legal services Poverty and welfare assistance State and local government operations Tax-exempt organizations

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National Center for the Right to Counsel Act

This bill establishes the National Center for the Right to Counsel. The purpose of the center is to provide support for the following:

public defense systems, and
training programs to improve the delivery of legal services to indigent defendants.

Actions

Aug 6, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jul 12, 2019

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 12, 2019

Introduced in House

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