H.R. 758 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015
- Sponsor:
- Lamar Smith
- Summary:
- To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on September 17, 2015
PASSED on September 17, 2015.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 241
voted NO: 185
9 voted present/not voting
Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015
H.R. 758 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Learn More
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- Title
- To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015
- Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015
- Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015
- Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015
- Sponsor
- Lamar Smith
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Law
- Civil actions and liability
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Lawyers and legal services
- Legal fees and court costs
- Related Bills
- S. 401 (114th) : Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015
- H.Res. 420 (114th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 348) to Provide for Improved Coordination of Agency Actions in the Preparation and Adoption of Environmental Documents for Permitting Determinations, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R.758) to Amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Improve Attorney Accountability, and for Other Purposes; and Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules.
- H.R. 4936 (114th) : Main Street Jobs and Opportunity Act of 2016
- Major Actions
Introduced 2/05/2015 Referred to Committee Passed House 9/17/2015 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote House On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 758 To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. 9/17/2015 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 179 voted YES 239 voted NO 17 voted present/not votingcurrently selected House On Passage: H R 758 To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. 9/17/2015 This bill PASSED the House 241 voted YES 185 voted NO 9 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 2/05/2015 2/05/2015 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. 2/05/2015 Introduced in House 3/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. 3/17/2015 Subcommittee Hearings Held. 4/14/2015 Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice Discharged. 4/15/2015 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 5/14/2015 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 5/14/2015 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13. 9/08/2015 Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-246. Put on a legislative calendar 9/08/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187. 9/16/2015 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 420 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. 9/17/2015 Rule H. Res. 420 passed House. 9/17/2015 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 420. 9/17/2015 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. 9/17/2015 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 758. 9/17/2015 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 9/17/2015 Ms. DelBene moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. 9/17/2015 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill pertaining to Protecting Equal Pay for Women. 9/17/2015 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 9/17/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. select this vote Vote 9/17/2015 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 758 To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. currently selected House Vote on Passage 9/17/2015 On Passage: H R 758 To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. 9/21/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
Average contributions given to House members from interest groups that…
supported this bill
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opposed this bill
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Women's issues |
Trial lawyers & law firms |
Environmental policy |
Health & welfare policy |
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Human Rights |
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