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Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5258| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (3)
Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 aims to enhance attorney accountability by amending Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. It mandates that courts shall impose sanctions for Rule 11 violations, replacing the discretionary "may" language, and eliminates the 21-day "safe harbor" provision for motions. Under the amended rule, sanctions shall include an order to compensate the injured party for reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs, incurred as a direct result of the violation. Courts may also impose additional appropriate sanctions, such as striking pleadings, dismissing the suit, or other non-monetary directives, or a penalty to the court for effective deterrence. The Act also includes a rule of construction clarifying that its provisions do not impede the assertion or development of new claims, defenses, or remedies under various laws, including civil rights laws or the U.S. Constitution.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-720
Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-720
    Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5258| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 aims to enhance attorney accountability by amending Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. It mandates that courts shall impose sanctions for Rule 11 violations, replacing the discretionary "may" language, and eliminates the 21-day "safe harbor" provision for motions. Under the amended rule, sanctions shall include an order to compensate the injured party for reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs, incurred as a direct result of the violation. Courts may also impose additional appropriate sanctions, such as striking pleadings, dismissing the suit, or other non-monetary directives, or a penalty to the court for effective deterrence. The Act also includes a rule of construction clarifying that its provisions do not impede the assertion or development of new claims, defenses, or remedies under various laws, including civil rights laws or the U.S. Constitution.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-720
Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-720
    Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (3)
Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted