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The Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act of 1976

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 29, 1976)

(Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #677 (57-15))

Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act - Authorizes the awarding of attorney's fees to the prevailing party (other than the United States) in civil actions to enforce civil rights laws or a provision of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

What just happenedOct 19, 1976

Public law 94-559.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
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Passed Senate amendedSep 29, 197635
(Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #677 (57-15))

Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act - Authorizes the awarding of attorney's fees to the prevailing party (other than the United States) in civil actions to enforce civil rights laws or a provision of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

Introduced in SenateAug 1, 197500

Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Award Act - Authorizes the awarding of attorney's fees in civil rights actions to the prevailing party (other than the United States).