Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 420) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes.

3.0.0 420 2023-01-13T04:47:48Z 2023-01-13T04:47:48Z House H HR 2005-01-26 109 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2005-10-31T20:08:01Z hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju03 Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee Discharged from 2005-05-20T15:57:09Z Referred to 2005-03-03T03:27:06Z Reported by 2005-06-14T19:23:57Z Markup by 2005-05-25T15:19:32Z Referred to 2005-01-26T15:00:05Z H. Rept. 109-123 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 420) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. 109 508 HRES 2005-10-27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:51:22 Procedurally-related House 2005-10-31 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral 2005-10-27 16:14:18 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 - 184 (Roll no. 553). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 553 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll553.xml House 109 2005-10-27T20:14:18Z 1 2005-10-27 16:14:18 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 16:14:18 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 - 184 (Roll no. 553). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 553 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll553.xml House 109 2005-10-27T20:14:18Z 1 2005-10-27 16:03:58 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 217 (Roll no. 552). (consideration: CR H9327-9329; text: CR H9327) Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 552 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll552.xml House 109 2005-10-27T20:03:58Z 1 2005-10-27 15:44:35 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 15:38:19 Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barrow motion to recommit. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 15:37:11 Mr. Barrow moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2005-10-27 15:36:44 The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H9319) Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 15:36:31 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H9327) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 15:35:39 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 420. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 14:34:09 DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 508, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment in the nature of a substitute. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 14:28:34 DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 508, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 13:43:23 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 420. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 13:42:48 The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Latham to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 13:42:46 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 508 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 13:42:36 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 420 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 13:42:31 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 508. (consideration: CR H9312-9329) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 10:51:14 Rule H. Res. 508 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2005-10-25 20:30:24 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 508 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 420 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2005-06-14 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 69. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00069 2005-06-14 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-123. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2005-06-14 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-123. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2005-05-25 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11. Committee 2005-05-25 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2005-05-20 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property Discharged. Committee 2005-03-02 hsju03 Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. Committee 2005-02-16 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H633-634) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2005-01-26 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2005-01-26 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2005-01-26 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress S000583 Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] LAMAR SMITH R TX 21 N D000217 Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] TOM DELAY R TX 22 2005-01-26 True C000266 Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] STEVE CHABOT R OH 1 2005-01-26 True P000583 Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] RON PAUL R TX 14 2005-01-26 True G000545 Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8] MARK GREEN R WI 8 2005-01-26 True H000528 Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] WALLY HERGER R CA 2 2005-01-26 True K000361 Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8] RIC KELLER R FL 8 2005-01-26 True K000362 Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5] Steve King R IA 5 2005-01-26 True S001144 Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] CHRISTOPHER SHAYS R CT 4 2005-01-26 True C000116 Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3] CHRIS CANNON R UT 3 2005-01-26 True B000755 Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] KEVIN BRADY R TX 8 2005-01-26 True N000159 Rep. 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[R-FL-12] ADAM PUTNAM R FL H. 12 2005-05-26 False 2005-06-03T04:00:00Z H.R. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/16567 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on May 25, 2005</p> 2005-06-03T04:00:00Z H.R. 420, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/16567 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on May 25, 2005 Law Civil actions and liability Civil procedure Commerce Court records District courts Evidence (Law) Frivolous lawsuits Government Operations and Politics Interstate commerce Jurisdiction Lawyers Legal ethics Legal fees Residence requirements State courts Torts Law

00 2005-01-26 Introduced in House 2005-11-02T20:37:13Z Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 - Amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to Court; Sanctions) to: (1) require courts to impose sanctions on attorneys, law firms, or parties who file frivolous lawsuits (currently discretionary); (2) disallow the withdrawal or correction of pleadings to avoid Rule 11 sanctions; (3) require courts to award parties prevailing on Rule 11 motions reasonable expenses and attorney's fees, if warranted; (4) authorize courts to impose Rule 11 sanctions that include reimbursement of a party's reasonable litigation costs in connection with frivolous lawsuits; and (5) make the discovery phase of litigation subject to Rule 11 sanctions.

Makes Rule 11 applicable to state civil actions where the court determines, upon motion, that the action affects interstate commerce.

Requires personal injury claims (defined to exclude class actions) filed in State or Federal court to be filed in the county or Federal district in which: (1) the person bringing the claim resides at the time of filing or resided at the time of the alleged injury; (2) the alleged injury or circumstances giving rise to the claim occurred; or (3) the defendant's principal place of business is located. Directs the trial court to determine which county or Federal district is the most appropriate forum in those situations where the alleged injury occurred in more than one county or district.

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17 2005-06-14 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2005-11-02T20:38:13Z Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 - (Sec. 2) Amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to Court; Sanctions) to: (1) require courts to impose sanctions on attorneys, law firms, or parties who file frivolous lawsuits (currently discretionary); (2) disallow the withdrawal or correction of pleadings to avoid Rule 11 sanctions; (3) require courts to award parties prevailing on Rule 11 motions reasonable expenses and attorney's fees, if warranted; and (4) authorize courts to impose Rule 11 sanctions that include reimbursement of a party's reasonable litigation costs in connection with frivolous lawsuits.

(Sec. 3) Makes Rule 11 applicable to state civil actions where the state court determines, upon motion, that an action substantially affects interstate commerce.

(Sec. 4) Requires personal injury claims (defined to exclude class actions) filed in state or federal court to be filed in the county or federal district in which: (1) the person bringing the claim resides at the time of filing or resided at the time of the alleged injury; (2) the alleged injury or circumstances giving rise to the claim occurred; (3) the defendant's principal place of business is located; or (4) the defendant resides, if the defendant is an individual. Directs the trial court to determine which county or federal district is the most appropriate forum in those situations where the alleged injury occurred in more than one county or district.

(Sec. 6) Requires a federal district court to suspend from the practice of law for one year (or for an additional period at the court's discretion) an attorney who is found to have violated Rule 11 three or more times. Grants such attorney a right to appeal a suspension and permits reinstatement after suspension under procedures and conditions prescribed by the court.

(Sec. 7) Establishes a rebuttable presumption that an attempt to litigate, in any forum, an issue that has been previously litigated and lost on three consecutive prior occasions is a Rule 11 violation.

(Sec. 8) Imposes additional sanctions for the intentional destruction of documents sought in, and highly relevant to, a court proceeding.

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36 2005-10-27 Passed House amended 2005-11-02T20:35:37Z Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 - (Sec. 2) Amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to Court; Sanctions) to: (1) require courts to impose sanctions on attorneys, law firms, or parties who file frivolous lawsuits (currently, discretionary); (2) disallow the withdrawal or correction of pleadings to avoid Rule 11 sanctions; (3) require courts to award parties prevailing on Rule 11 motions reasonable expenses and attorney's fees, if warranted; and (4) authorize courts to impose Rule 11 sanctions that include reimbursement of a party's reasonable litigation costs in connection with frivolous lawsuits.

(Sec. 3) Makes Rule 11 applicable to state civil actions where the state court determines, upon motion, that an action substantially affects interstate commerce.

(Sec. 4) Requires personal injury claims (defined to exclude class actions and personal injury claims brought against a debtor in bankruptcy proceedings) filed in state or federal court to be filed in the county or federal district in which: (1) the person bringing the claim resides at the time of filing or resided at the time of the alleged injury; (2) the alleged injury or circumstances giving rise to the Claim occurred; (3) the defendant's principal place of business is located; or (4) the defendant resides, if the defendant is an individual. Directs the trial court to determine which county or federal district is the most appropriate forum in those situations where the alleged injury occurred in more than one county or district.

(Sec. 7) Establishes a rebuttable presumption that an attempt to litigate, in any forum, a claim or defense involving the same plaintiff and defendant that has been litigated and lost on three consecutive prior occasions is a Rule 11 violation.

(Sec. 8) Imposes additional sanctions for the willful and intentional destruction of documents sought pursuant to the rules of, and highly relevant to, a federal court proceeding.

(Sec. 9) Requires public disclosure of the record of a Rule 11 proceeding unless the presiding judge determines that the interest justifying nondisclosure of the record outweighs any public health and safety interests served by disclosure. Exempts from disclosure records subject to the attorney-client or other recognized privilege, or state or federal laws that protect the confidentiality of crime victims, including victims of sexual abuse.

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Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 Display Title Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 Short Titles as Introduced Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 Short Titles as Reported to House Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 H House Short Titles as Passed House Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 H House Official Title as Introduced To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and for other purposes. 606 109 HAMDT Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to provide "three-strikes-and-you're-out" provisions for attorneys who file frivolous lawsuits or engage in frivolous conduct during discovery; enhance sanctions for document destruction; and require that court records not be sealed unless the court finds that a sealing is justified. An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 109-253 to provide strong "three strikes and you're out" mandatory sanctions for attorneys who file frivolous lawsuits or engage in frivolous conduct during discovery. Enhances sanctions for document destruction, ensures that corporations can be sued in the U.S., cracks down on parties attempting to relitigate the same issue on consecutive occasions, bans the concealment of unlawful conduct, and protects civil rights claims. 2022-02-03T05:36:15Z 2005-10-27 On agreeing to the Schiff amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 226 (Roll no. 551). 15:35:16 Roll no. 551 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll551.xml S001150 Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29] ADAM SCHIFF D CA B. 29 2005-10-27T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 420 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 2023-01-13T04:47:48Z House Report 109-253 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/109th-congress/house-report/253 8 2005-10-27 15:35:16 On agreeing to the Schiff amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 226 (Roll no. 551). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 551 House 109 2005-10-27T19:35:16Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll551.xml 2005-10-27 14:33:44 Amendment (A002) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Schiff. (consideration: CR H9320-9327; text: CR H9321-9322) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 14:33:44 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Schiff.(consideration: CR H9320-9327; text: CR H9321-9322) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2005-10-27 15:35:16 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Schiff amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 226 (Roll no. 551). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 551 House 109 2005-10-27T19:35:16Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll551.xml 2005-10-27 15:35:16 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 551 House 109 2005-10-27T19:35:16Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll551.xml 2005-10-27 15:35:16 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 551 House 109 2005-10-27T19:35:16Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll551.xml 2005-10-27 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 605 109 HAMDT Amendment imposes sanctions for the destruction of relevant documents in a pending Federal court proceeding; contains provisions for setting standards for a court's determination that certain court records should be sealed; and includes provisions for a presumption on a Rule 11 violation when the same issue is repeatedly relitigated. An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 109-253 to include provisions imposing sanctions for the destruction of relevant documents in a pending Federal court proceeding; provisions for setting standards for a court's determination that certain court records should be sealed; and provisions providing for a presumption of a Rule 11 violation when the same issue is repeatedly relitigated. It also includes a clarification that makes clear that, in the anti-forum shopping provisions, if there is no State court in the county in which the injury occurred, the case can be brought in the nearest county where a court of general jurisdiction is located. The manager's amendment also makes clear that it does not affect personal injury claims that Federal bankruptcy law requires be heard in a Federal bankruptcy court. 2022-02-03T05:36:15Z 2005-10-27 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 14:33:32 S000583 Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] LAMAR SMITH R TX 21 2005-10-27T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 420 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 2023-01-13T04:47:48Z House Report 109-253 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/109th-congress/house-report/253 7 2005-10-27 14:33:32 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 14:28:18 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Smith (TX). (consideration: CR H9319-9320; text: CR H9319-9320) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2005-10-27 14:28:18 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Smith (TX).(consideration: CR H9319-9320; text: CR H9319-9320) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2005-10-27 14:33:32 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2005-10-27 14:33:32 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 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