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H.R. 1996 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Government Litigation Savings Act

H.R. 1996 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 25, 2011, sponsored by Cynthia M. Lummis with 66 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 25, 2011
Co-sponsors
66
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Government Litigation Savings Act - (Sec. 2) Revises provisions of the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) and the federal judicial code relating to the fees and other expenses of parties in agency proceedings and court cases against the federal government.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 63 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 25, 2011
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 429. (Jul 11, 2012)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1996 (112th Congress): Government Litigation Savings Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/112-hr-1996/government-litigation-savings-act (accessed 2026-10-17).