Catalyst Theory Restoration Act of 2015
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HR 4282 — Catalyst Theory Restoration Act of 2015
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.
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Summary
Catalyst Theory Restoration Act of 2015 This bill defines "prevailing party" for purposes of determining the meaning of provisions in federal laws, federal regulations, or any judicial or administrative rules that provide for recovery of attorney's fees to include a party whose pursuit of a nonfrivolous claim or defense was a catalyst for a voluntary or unilateral change in position by the opposing party that provides any significant part of the relief sought. The bill prohibits this Act from altering special eligibility criteria: (1) established for prevailing defendants, or (2) contained in statutes that expressly limit or qualify who may be considered a prevailing party for purposes of that statute.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Matthew Cartwright · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 4282 do?
- Catalyst Theory Restoration Act of 2015 This bill defines "prevailing party" for purposes of determining the meaning of provisions in federal laws, federal regulations, or any judicial or administrative rules that provide for recovery of attorney's fees to include a party whose pursuit of a nonfrivolous claim or defense was a catalyst for a voluntary or unilateral change in position by the opposing party that provides any significant part of the relief sought. The bill prohibits this Act from altering special eligibility criteria: (1) established for prevailing defendants, or (2) contained in statutes that expressly limit or qualify who may be considered a prevailing party for purposes of that statute.
- Who sponsors HR 4282?
- HR 4282 is sponsored by Matthew Cartwright (D).
- What is the current status of HR 4282?
- This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 HR 4282?
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