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S.901: FAIR Proceedings Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 23, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (8 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 23, 2021
Bill Summary
Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal Proceedings Act or the FAIR Proceedings Act This bill expands access to counsel for aliens in immigration proceedings and provides for protections related to such proceedings. An alien shall have the privilege of being represented by counsel in any immigration proceeding, whereas currently this privilege is statutorily provided for only in removal proceedings. Similarly, the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 23, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 23, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |