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HR 1261 102th Congress House

To amend title 28, United States Code, to eliminate the payment of witness fees to prisoners.

Introduced: March 5, 1991 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 22, 1991
See H.R.2324.
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 Latest action May 22, 1991

See H.R.2324.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1261: To amend title 28, United States Code, to eliminate the payment of witness fees to prisoners.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-1261/
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