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H.R.1651: Access to Justice Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 19, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2009
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Bill Summary
Access to Justice Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize an alien to file a motion to reopen a case in removal proceedings on the grounds that counsel or a certified representative provided deficient performance.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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March 19, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by James P. Moran (D-Va.) |