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- H.R.2740
H.R.2740: To limit attorneys' fees in the tobacco settlement.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (4 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Limits attorney's fees paid in connection with the settlement of a State action against one or more tobacco companies to recover tobacco-related Medicaid expenditures or for other causes of action involved in the settlement agreement dated June 20, 1997, to $150 per hour plus out-of-pocket expenses approved by the court. Prohibits the award of attorney's fees under any national tobacco settlement until the attorneys have: (1) provided to the...
(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 Courts and Intellectual Property.
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| Oct. 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Scott McInnis (R-Colo.) |