S. 717 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
POWER Act
S. 717 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the POWER Act, became law — introduced on Mar 23, 2017, sponsored by Dan Sullivan with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 23, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-237
What it does
Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 or the POWER Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the chief judge for each judicial district to conduct public events to promote pro bono legal services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018
Sponsor
Dan Sullivan (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 23, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 17, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentAug 23, 2018
- Became lawSep 4, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-237. (Sep 4, 2018)
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- S. 1766: Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017
- H.R. 2228: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
- S. 419: Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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