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HR5258Referred to Committee

Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-10
Introduced
6
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Mike Collins
Mike Collins
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 93.6% (544 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/C001129

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (6)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Brandon Gill (R-TX-26)Original· 2025-09-10
  • Harriet M. Hageman (R-WY)Original· 2025-09-10
  • Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI-7)Original· 2025-09-10
  • Tony Wied (R-WI-8)· 2026-04-22
  • Lance Gooden (R-TX-5)· 2026-04-27
  • Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10)· 2026-05-13

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-09-10

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-09-10

Previously

  • Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-09-10

Plain-English Summary

The proposal would make it harder for people to file certain lawsuits by requiring them to have strong evidence before going to court and imposing financial penalties on those who file cases that judges consider frivolous or without merit. This would primarily affect individuals and their lawyers who bring civil lawsuits, as well as businesses and organizations that might face fewer legal challenges. Supporters argue it would reduce wasteful litigation, while critics worry it could prevent legitimate cases from being heard.

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