United States 111th Congress Status: Died

HRES 871 — Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents, records, memos, correspondence, and other communications regarding medical malpractice reform.

Last action — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 134.

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Summary

Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, record, or other communication: (1) received from the American Association for Justice (formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) and any of its members since January 20, 2009, that refers or relates to any recommendation regarding medical malpractice reform; and (2) that references such Association or any of its members and refers or relates to any recommendation regarding medical malpractice reform, since that date.

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Action History

  1. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 134.

  2. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-341.

  3. Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 871 do?
Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, record, or other communication: (1) received from the American Association for Justice (formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) and any of its members since January 20, 2009, that refers or relates to any recommendation regarding medical malpractice reform; and (2) that references such Association or any of its members and refers or relates to any recommendation regarding medical malpractice reform, since that date.
What is the current status of HRES 871?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 871?
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