H.R. 7969 — A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide reasonable attorney fees in cases involving civil and Constitutional rights.

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Allows a court to grant attorneys' fees to the privailing party, other than a governmental entity, in civil actions to enforce civil or Constitutional rights. Provides that a governmental entity shall be liable for costs and fees the same as a private person.

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H.R. 8742A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide reasonable attorney fees in cases involving civil and constitutional rights.
1975-07-18Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.R. 11011A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide reasonable attorney fees in cases involving civil and constitutional rights.
1975-12-04Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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1975-06-17
Introduced in House
1975-06-17
Introduced in House
1975-06-17
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide reasonable attorney fees in cases involving civil and Constitutional rights.

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