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Support for abuse victims: legal aid without time limits.

This new law removes the time limit for a program that provides free legal assistance to victims of domestic and sexual violence. This means the POWER Act, which was set to expire after four years, will now operate indefinitely, ensuring continuous legal support for citizens in need.
Key points
The "Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act" (POWER Act) will now operate indefinitely, removing its previous 4-year limit.
Victims of domestic and sexual violence will have continuous access to free legal assistance.
This change ensures ongoing support for individuals needing legal help in difficult life situations.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-12-01
For 406
Against 14
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3115
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2021-10-28
Voting date: 2022-12-01
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 499
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

POWER 2.0 Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3115.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The "Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent Act" (POWER Act) will now operate indefinitely, removing its previous 4-year limit.
  • Victims of domestic and sexual violence will have continuous access to free legal assistance.
  • This change ensures ongoing support for individuals needing legal help in difficult life situations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-252.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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