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H.R.2277: Legal Aid Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 7, 1995
- Latest Major Action Sept. 21, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Legal Aid Act of 1995 - Revises the Legal Services Corporation Act to replace the Legal Services Corporation with a program of block grants to the States and to rename the Act the Legal Aid Grant Act. Defines a "qualified client" of a legal services provider as any individual who is a U.S. citizen or an alien admitted for permanent residence who, in the three months prior to seeking legal assistance, had an income equal to or less than the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law Prior to Introduction.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
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Mr. Flanagan asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until midnight on Sept. 19 to file a report on H.R. 2277. Agreed to without objection.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-255.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
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| Sept. 7, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by George W. Gekas (R-Pa.) |