# 114-hr-5449: Independent and Effective Federal Defenders Act of 2016

114-hr-5449, Independent and Effective Federal Defenders Act of 2016, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (D-FL); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-5449
- Congress: 114
- Title: Independent and Effective Federal Defenders Act of 2016
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Introduced: 2016-06-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Independent and Effective Federal Defenders Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise requirements related to the provision of adequate representation for defendants in federal criminal cases. Under current law, each U.S. district court must operate a plan, in accordance with specified requirements, for furnishing representation to any eligible person who is financially unable to obtain adequate representation. The bill revises these requirements and establishes the Federal Defender Commission as an independent agency tasked with ensuring the provision of adequate representation.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4] (D-MA), 2016-06-10T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [114-hr-5449 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5449)

## Related
- [114-hr-6340: Presidential Accountability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6340)
- [114-hr-5621: To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Dob…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5621)
- [114-hr-5207: Freedom of Religion Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5207)
- [114-hr-5044: Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2016 to respond to Zika viru…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5044)
- [114-hr-4695: Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4695)
- [114-hr-4646: Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4646)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5449 (as of 2025-11-18).