I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5781 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2023 Mr. Armstrong (for himself and Mr. Ivey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit payments to be made to the law firms of court-appointed attorneys, and for other purposes.

1. Adequate representation of defendants Section 3006A(d)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after this section the following: , or a law firm designated by the attorney so appointed, .