H.R. 985 - Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017
- Sponsor:
- Bob Goodlatte
- Summary:
- To amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on March 9, 2017
- Amendments:
- 8 proposed amendments. 1 accepted. 7 rejected. View amendments
PASSED on March 9, 2017.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 220
voted NO: 201
9 voted present/not voting
Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017
H.R. 985 — 115th Congress (2017–2018)
- Summary
- To amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend the procedures used in Federal court class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings to assure fairer, more efficient outcomes for claimants and defendants, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017
- Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017
- Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017
- Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017
- Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017
- Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017
- Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017
- Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017
- Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017
- Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017
- Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017
- Sponsor
- Bob Goodlatte
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Law
- Bankruptcy
- Civil actions and liability
- Evidence and witnesses
- Federal district courts
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health information and medical records
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Judicial review and appeals
- Lawyers and legal services
- Legal fees and court costs
- Specialized courts
- Related Bills
- H.Res. 180 (115th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 720) to Amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Improve Attorney Accountability, and for Other Purposes, and Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 985) to Amend the Procedures Used in Federal Court Class Actions and Multidistrict Litigation Proceedings to Assure Fairer, More Efficient Outcomes for Claimants and Defendants, and for Other Purposes.
- H.R. 906 (115th) : Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017
- Major Actions
Introduced 2/09/2017 Referred to Committee Amendments (8 proposed) Passed House 3/09/2017 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 985 3/09/2017 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 182 voted YES 227 voted NO 21 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H R 985 3/09/2017 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 189 voted YES 228 voted NO 13 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 4 to H R 985 3/09/2017 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 192 voted YES 230 voted NO 8 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 985 3/09/2017 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 190 voted YES 230 voted NO 10 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 6 to H R 985 3/09/2017 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 191 voted YES 230 voted NO 9 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 7 to H R 985 3/09/2017 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 193 voted YES 229 voted NO 8 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 8 to H R 985 3/09/2017 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 193 voted YES 228 voted NO 9 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act 3/09/2017 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 188 voted YES 234 voted NO 8 voted present/not votingcurrently selected House On Passage: H R 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act 3/09/2017 This bill PASSED the House 220 voted YES 201 voted NO 9 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 3/09/2017 by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 2/09/2017 2/09/2017 Introduced in House 2/09/2017 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. 2/10/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. 2/15/2017 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 2/15/2017 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 12. 3/07/2017 Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-25. Put on a legislative calendar 3/07/2017 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11. 3/09/2017 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 180. 3/09/2017 Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 720 and H.R. 985. 3/09/2017 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 180 and Rule XVIII. 3/09/2017 The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee. 3/09/2017 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 985. 3/09/2017 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 1. 3/09/2017 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 2. 3/09/2017 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 3/09/2017 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 3. 3/09/2017 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deutch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 3/09/2017 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Soto amendment No. 4. 3/09/2017 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Soto amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Soto demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 3/09/2017 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 5. 3/09/2017 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 3/09/2017 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 6. 3/09/2017 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 3/09/2017 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 7. 3/09/2017 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 3/09/2017 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 180, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Espaillat amendment No. 8. 3/09/2017 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Espaillat amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Espaillat demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 3/09/2017 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 985. 3/09/2017 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 3/09/2017 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 3/09/2017 Mr. Kildee moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. 3/09/2017 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to add an exemption for any civil action brought forward to protect drinking water supplies. 3/09/2017 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 3/09/2017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3/09/2017 3/09/2017 House amendment offered 3/09/2017 3/09/2017 House amendment offered 3/09/2017 3/09/2017 House amendment offered 3/09/2017 3/09/2017 House amendment offered 3/09/2017 3/09/2017 House amendment offered 3/09/2017 3/09/2017 House amendment offered 3/09/2017 3/09/2017 House amendment offered 3/09/2017 3/09/2017 House amendment offered select this vote Vote 3/09/2017 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 985 select this vote Vote 3/09/2017 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H R 985 select this vote Vote 3/09/2017 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 4 to H R 985 select this vote Vote 3/09/2017 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 985 select this vote Vote 3/09/2017 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 6 to H R 985 select this vote Vote 3/09/2017 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 7 to H R 985 select this vote Vote 3/09/2017 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 8 to H R 985 select this vote Vote 3/09/2017 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act currently selected House Vote on Passage 3/09/2017 On Passage: H R 985 Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act 3/09/2017 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Goodlatte. 3/09/2017 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Goodlatte. select this vote Vote 3/09/2017 On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 3/09/2017 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 3/09/2017 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole 3/09/2017 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Deutch. 3/09/2017 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Deutch. 3/09/2017 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Deutch. 3/09/2017 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Deutch. 3/09/2017 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Soto. 3/09/2017 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Soto. 3/09/2017 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). 3/09/2017 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). 3/09/2017 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Conyers. 3/09/2017 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Conyers. 3/09/2017 Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. 3/09/2017 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. 3/09/2017 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Espaillat. 3/09/2017 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Espaillat. 3/09/2017 Roll call votes on amendments in House 3/09/2017 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 3/09/2017 Roll call votes on amendments in House 3/09/2017 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 3/09/2017 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 3/09/2017 Roll call votes on amendments in House 3/09/2017 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 3/09/2017 Roll call votes on amendments in House 3/09/2017 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 3/09/2017 Roll call votes on amendments in House 3/09/2017 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 3/09/2017 Roll call votes on amendments in House 3/09/2017 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 3/09/2017 Roll call votes on amendments in House 3/13/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status H. Amdt. 75 Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY13] March 9, 2017 Failed by voice vote on March 9, 2017. An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to exempt a claimant who is or has been living in public housing or any dwelling unit for which rental assistance provided under section 8.
H. Amdt. 74 Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX18] March 9, 2017 Failed by voice vote on March 9, 2017. An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B House Report 115-29 to replace the substantive text of the bill with a requirement that the bankruptcy asbestos trust report quarterly an aggregate list of demands received and payments made.
H. Amdt. 73 Conyers, John [D-MI13] March 9, 2017 Failed by voice vote on March 9, 2017. An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to exempt civil rights actions from the bill's class action provisions.
H. Amdt. 72 Johnson, Henry [D-GA4] March 9, 2017 Failed by voice vote on March 9, 2017. An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to exempt civil actions alleging fraud.
H. Amdt. 71 Soto, Darren [D-FL9] March 9, 2017 Failed by voice vote on March 9, 2017. An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to strike section 1721 to allow discovery to proceed while motions are pending.
H. Amdt. 70 Deutch, Theodore [D-FL22] March 9, 2017 Failed by voice vote on March 9, 2017. An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to strike the fee determination based on equitable relief provision.
H. Amdt. 69 Deutch, Theodore [D-FL22] March 9, 2017 Failed by voice vote on March 9, 2017. An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to strike the provision on conflicts of interest.
select this vote H. Amdt. 68 Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA6] March 9, 2017 Passed by voice vote on March 9, 2017. An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-29 to make technical, conforming, and clarifying changes to the bill.
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