H.R. 5551 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to implement the increase provided under the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008, in the amount of funds made available for the compensation of attorneys representing indigent defendants in the District of Columbia courts, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5551 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 6, 2008, sponsored by Danny K. Davis with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-335
What it does
Amends the District of Columbia Official Code to increase from $65 to $80 the hourly rate of attorneys representing indigent defendants in the District of Columbia courts. Revises the current cap on total compensation paid to an attorney representing such a defendant to apply the corresponding caps under the federal criminal code.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Danny K. Davis (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 6, 2008
- Passed the HouseApr 1, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 16, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 23, 2008
- Became lawOct 2, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-335. (Oct 2, 2008)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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