A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for legal assistance to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

14 May 1979

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Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

Summary

Entitles members of the armed forces and their dependents who cannot afford the costs of legal representation to legal assistance in connection with their personal affairs under such regulations as the appropriate Secretary may prescribe. Places responsibility for the establishment and supervision of legal assistance programs with the judge advocates general.

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summary · EN · 14 May 1979
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1130
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