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HR 2655 113th Congress House Law Civil actions and liability Judicial procedure and administration Lawyers and legal services Legal fees and court costs

Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

Introduced: July 11, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2013
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 14, 2013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 14, 2013
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 - 195 (Roll no. 581). (text: CR H7069)
Nov 14, 2013
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 - 195 (Roll no. 581).(text: CR H7069)
Nov 14, 2013
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 225 (Roll no. 580).
Nov 14, 2013
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7078)
Nov 14, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lewis 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 prohibit provisions of the bill from applying to any cases brought under civil rights laws or the Constitution.
Nov 14, 2013
Mr. Lewis moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7077-7078; text: CR H7077)
Nov 14, 2013
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7077)
Nov 14, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2655.
Nov 14, 2013
The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2655 and H.R. 982. In the case of H.R. 2655, the resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit. In the case of H.R. 982, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit the bill H.R. 982.
Nov 14, 2013
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 403. (consideration: CR H7069-7079)
Nov 12, 2013
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 403 Reported to House. The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2655 and H.R. 982. In the case of H.R. 2655, the resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit. In the case of H.R. 982, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit the bill H.R. 982.
Oct 30, 2013
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.
Oct 30, 2013
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-255.
Sep 11, 2013
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 10.
Sep 11, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2013
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 2 .
Jul 17, 2013
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jul 11, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 11, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 14, 2013 House · vote #581 On Passage Passed 228–195 See who voted →
Nov 14, 2013 House · vote #580 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 197–225 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - Amends the sanctions provisions in Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require the court to impose an appropriate sanction on any attorney, law firm, or party that has violated, or is responsible for the violation of, the rule with regard to representations to the court. Requires any sanction to compensate parties injured by the conduct in question.

Removes a provision that prohibits filing a motion for sanctions if the challenged paper, claim, defense, contention, or denial is withdrawn or appropriately corrected within 21 days after service or within another time the court sets.

Authorizes the court to impose additional sanctions, including striking the pleadings, dismissing the suit, nonmonetary directives, or penalty payments if warranted for effective deterrence.

What's happening now November 18, 2013

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1