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S.274: Class Action Fairness Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2003
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2003
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (3 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Class Action Fairness Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Federal judicial code to prohibit a Federal district court from approving a proposed class action settlement under which: (1) members would receive non-cash benefits or would be required to expend funds in order to obtain proposed benefits, unless the court finds, after a hearing, that the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate; (2) any member is obligated to pay sums to class...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with amendments. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.
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By Senator Hatch from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 108-123. Minority views filed.
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| Feb. 4, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |