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HRES 1390118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation.

Policy Area: Law
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Nov 22, 2024
Latest Action Date
Jul 25, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1390, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The bill does not contain substantive legislative provisions or policy changes but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the milestone anniversary of the LSC, an organization that provides civil legal aid to low-income Americans. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No full text or detailed summary is available for this resolution.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1390 is a non-binding resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation, with no legislative impact and no further action taken.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • The resolution was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary but did not advance and expired.
Who Benefits?

['Legal Services Corporation', 'Low-income individuals seeking civil legal aid', 'Organizations involved in providing legal aid']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, there are no direct implementation or funding implications.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included.', 'The resolution does not create new authority or policy changes.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the Judiciary Committee, reflecting congressional recognition of the Legal Services Corporation's role in providing civil legal services. The lack of further action and its expiration indicate it did not become a legislative priority during the session.

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Funding or Authority Change
Implementation Complexity
Oversight or Enforcement Issues
Indirect Effects

['The resolution may raise public awareness of the Legal Services Corporation and its mission.', 'It could encourage future legislative or funding discussions related to civil legal aid.', 'Recognition may support morale or visibility for organizations involved in legal aid.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution lacks substantive legislative content, funding provisions, or policy changes, limiting transparency concerns. Its failure to advance suggests limited congressional focus. No full text is available, which is typical for simple commemorative resolutions.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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