A bill to provide that in civil actions where the United States is a party a prevailing defendant or plaintiff may recover a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs.

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Legislative Actions

1. 1981-06-23

   Introduced in House

2. 1981-06-23

   Introduced in House

3. 1981-06-23

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

4. 1981-06-26

   Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.