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H.R.1762: POWER Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 12, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (15 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 28, 2017
Bill Summary
Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2017 or the POWER Act This bill requires each U.S. Attorney for each judicial district to lead at least one public event that promotes pro bono legal services as a critical way to: (1) empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (2) engage citizens in assisting those survivors. A similar requirement applies to districts containing Indian tribes and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 12, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| March 28, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.) |