United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 108 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the landmark case Gideon v. Wainwright, in which the Supreme Court held that counsel must be provided to indigent defendants in all felony cases.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

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Summary

Recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the decision in Gideon v. Wainwright (the Supreme Court held that indigent defendants have a right to be provided counsel in all felony cases). Expresses support for strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 108 do?
Recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the decision in Gideon v. Wainwright (the Supreme Court held that indigent defendants have a right to be provided counsel in all felony cases). Expresses support for strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.
Who sponsors HRES 108?
HRES 108 is sponsored by Theodore Deutch (D).
What is the current status of HRES 108?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 108?
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