H.R. 758House114th Congress (2015-2017)Passed House

Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

September 21, 2015

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

February 5, 2015

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

February 5, 2015

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

March 16, 2015

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Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

March 17, 2015

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Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice Discharged.

Judiciary Committee

April 14, 2015

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Judiciary Committee

April 15, 2015

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Judiciary Committee

May 14, 2015

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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13.

Judiciary Committee

May 14, 2015

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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-246.

Judiciary Committee

September 8, 2015

HouseCalendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.

September 8, 2015

HouseFloor

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.

September 16, 2015 • 10:18 PM

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Rule H. Res. 420 passed House.

September 17, 2015 • 3:25 PM

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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 420. (consideration: CR H6112-6121)

September 17, 2015 • 3:27 PM

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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.

September 17, 2015 • 3:27 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 758.

September 17, 2015 • 3:27 PM

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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6118)

September 17, 2015 • 4:24 PM

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Ms. DelBene moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H6118-6119; text: CR H6119)

Judiciary Committee

September 17, 2015 • 4:24 PM

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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.

September 17, 2015 • 4:25 PM

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The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6119)

September 17, 2015 • 4:31 PM

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On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 - 239 (Roll no. 500).

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September 17, 2015 • 5:02 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 185 (Roll no. 501).(text: CR H6112)

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September 17, 2015 • 5:12 PM

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On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 185 (Roll no. 501). (text: CR H6112)

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September 17, 2015 • 5:12 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

September 17, 2015 • 5:12 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

September 21, 2015

Voting History

2 votes recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

September 17, 2015 at 5:11 PM

On Passage

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

241 - 185

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

September 17, 2015 at 5:02 PM

On Motion to Recommit with Instructions

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Failed

179 - 239

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Referred in SenateIssued September 21, 2015

IIB

114th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 758

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 21, 2015

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

AN ACT

To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015.

Attorney accountability

(a)

Sanctions under rule 11

Rule 11(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (1), by striking may and inserting shall;

(2)

in paragraph (2), by striking Rule 5 and all that follows through motion. and inserting Rule 5.; and

(3)

in paragraph (4), by striking situated and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting situated, and to compensate the parties that were injured by such conduct. Subject to the limitations in paragraph (5), the sanction shall consist of an order to pay to the party or parties the amount of the reasonable expenses incurred as a direct result of the violation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. The court may also impose additional appropriate sanctions, such as striking the pleadings, dismissing the suit, or other directives of a non-monetary nature, or, if warranted for effective deterrence, an order directing payment of a penalty into the court..

(b)

Rule of construction

Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall be construed to bar or impede the assertion or development of new claims, defenses, or remedies under Federal, State, or local laws, including civil rights laws, or under the Constitution of the United States.

Passed the House of Representatives September 17, 2015.

Karen L. Haas,

Clerk