To amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system in a manner that extorts money from State and local governments, and the Federal Government, and inhibits such governments’ constitutional actions under the first, tenth, and fourteenth amendments.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates limitations on certain lawsuits against State and local officials Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C and creates limitations on certain lawsuits against the United States and Federal officials Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a court shall not award reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing. It relies on definition changes, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates limitations on certain lawsuits against State and local officials Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C.
- Creates limitations on certain lawsuits against the United States and Federal officials Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a court shall not award reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates limitations on certain lawsuits against State and local officials Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C and creates limitations on certain lawsuits against the United States and Federal officials Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a court shall not award reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries
Primary Purpose
The bill creates limitations on certain lawsuits against State and local officials Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (42 U.S.C and creates limitations on certain lawsuits against the United States and Federal officials Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a court shall not award reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Johnson of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Biggs, …
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