United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 3976 — Enlisted Legal Assistance Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Enlisted Legal Assistance Act This bill requires the Secretary of the department concerned to provide personal civil legal assistance to: an active duty member of the Armed Forces in pay grades E-1 through E-5 and his or her dependents; and a survivor who was a dependent of the member at the time of the member's death, except that survivor eligibility shall be determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  3. Introduced in House

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3976 do?
Enlisted Legal Assistance Act This bill requires the Secretary of the department concerned to provide personal civil legal assistance to: an active duty member of the Armed Forces in pay grades E-1 through E-5 and his or her dependents; and a survivor who was a dependent of the member at the time of the member's death, except that survivor eligibility shall be determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned.
Who sponsors HR 3976?
HR 3976 is sponsored by Brenda Lawrence (D).
What is the current status of HR 3976?
This bill died with 114th 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 HR 3976?
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