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H.R.969: Gideon Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Clarence Gideon Full Access to Justice Act or the Gideon Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish a private, nonmembership, nonprofit corporation to assist and advocate on behalf of individuals in certain noncapital criminal cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and the highest state court.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| March 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) |