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- H.R.1492
H.R.1492: Prisoners Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 30, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 5, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (5 Democrats, 30 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prisoners Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention Act of 1997 - Amends rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to provide that by presenting to the court a pleading, written motion, or other paper, an attorney or unrepresented party is certifying (among other things and subject to specified limitations) that the allegations and other factual contentions have evidentiary support, are made in a case involving a party other than a prisoner, and, if...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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| April 30, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.) |