HR7171Referred to Committee

Fair Legal Access Grants Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-21
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Judy Chu
Judy Chu
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.4% (671 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (8)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-01-21

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would provide federal grants to help states and local communities improve access to legal representation for people who cannot afford lawyers, particularly in criminal cases. The funding would support public defender offices, legal aid organizations, and other programs that help low-income defendants navigate the court system. The money aims to reduce delays in cases and ensure that poor people have better legal help when facing criminal charges.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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