To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to implement the increase provided under the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008, in the amount of funds made available for the compensation of attorneys representing indigent defendants in the District of Columbia courts, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 5551

Bill 110 hr 5551 aims to amend title 11 of the District of Columbia Official Code in order to implement an increase in the amount of funds available for the compensation of attorneys who represent indigent defendants in the District of Columbia courts. This increase was provided for in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act of 2008. The bill also addresses other related purposes.

In summary, this legislation seeks to ensure that attorneys representing indigent defendants in the District of Columbia courts are adequately compensated by increasing the funds available for their services. This is in line with efforts to uphold the right to legal representation for all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Current Status of Bill HR 5551

Bill HR 5551 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2008. Bill HR 5551 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2008. Bill HR 5551's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 110-335. as of October 2, 2008