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- H.R.2032
H.R.2032: To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to mo
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 26, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
80 (28 Democrats, 52 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits any entity that receives funds from the federal government from using such funds to file a class action lawsuit involving the residents of an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded (ICF/MR) unless the resident (or the resident's legal representative), after receiving notice of the proposed class action lawsuit, has the opportunity to elect not to have the action apply to the resident. Directs the Department of Justice...
(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 the Constitution.
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| May 26, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Barney Frank (D-Mass.) |