An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-590 to create an exception for non-profit entities and individuals from the outright elimination (found in Section 205 of H.R. 4402) of the shifting of attorneys fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

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   Change 1: Inserts “(a) In General.--” before “Sections”

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   In H.R. 4402 · Reported in House

   SEC. 205. LIMITATION ON ATTORNEYS' FEES.

   [inserted: (a) In General.-- ]Sections 504 of title 5, United States Code, and 2412 of title 28, United States Code (together commonly called the Equal Access to Justice Act) do not apply to a covered civil action, nor shall any party in such a covered civil action receive payment from the Federal Government for their attorneys' fees, expenses, and other court costs. Union Calendar No. 423

   Original wording

   Page 10, line 4, before “Sections” insert “(a) In General.--”.

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   Change 2: Inserts new text on page 10, line 9

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   Inserted: (b) Limitation on Application.--Subsection (a) does not apply to a covered civil action filed by--

   Inserted: (1) a not-for-profit organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code; or

   Inserted: (2) an individual.

   Original wording

   Page 10, after line 9, add the following:

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