Plain Language Summary
# WILLIS Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The WILLIS Act would cut off federal funding to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office in Georgia and demand repayment of federal funds the office has spent since January 1, 2021. If passed, the bill would also rescind any unspent federal money previously allocated to the office. **Who it affects:** The bill directly targets the Fulton County District Attorney's Office in Georgia. Indirectly, it could affect ongoing cases handled by that office and residents of Fulton County who depend on the DA's prosecutorial services. **Context:** The bill is sponsored by Republican Rep.
Andy Biggs of Arizona and currently sits in committee, meaning it has not advanced to a full House vote. The bill's name references "lawless litigators," suggesting it's a response to specific actions or cases pursued by the Georgia DA's office, though the official summary doesn't specify which cases or conduct prompted the proposal.
CRS Official Summary
Withholding Investments from Lawless Litigators In States Act or the WILLIS ActThis bill prohibits federal funds from being awarded or otherwise made available to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office in Georgia. The bill also (1) rescinds any unobligated funds that were allocated for or otherwise made available to the office, and (2) directs the Department of Justice to require the office to reimburse the federal government for all funds that were expended for the office after January 1, 2021.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.