H.R. 1179 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Discouraging Frivolous Lawsuits Act
H.R. 1179 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 16, 2017, sponsored by Tom Rice with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Discouraging Frivolous Lawsuits Act This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to revise requirements concerning citizen suits. Litigation costs (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) must be awarded to the prevailing party, thus the bill removes a court's discretion to award the fees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Rice (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 65 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Feb 17, 2017)
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