A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide reasonable attorney fees in cases involving civil and Constitutional rights.

Summary

Allows a court to grant attorneys' fees to the privailing party, other than a governmental entity, in civil actions to enforce civil or Constitutional rights. Provides that a governmental entity shall be liable for costs and fees the same as a private person.

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Timeline

1. 17 June 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 June 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 June 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 June 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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