An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to bring the fee shifting provision in the underlying bill more closely aligned with the Equal Access to Justice Act. Allows a judge to consider dilatory or other abusive tactics by the prevailing party in determining whether to reduce or deny a fee award.

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Amendment Number
521
Description
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to bring the fee shifting provision in the underlying bill more closely aligned with the Equal Access to Justice Act. Allows a judge to consider dilatory or other abusive tactics by the prevailing party in determining whether to reduce or deny a fee award.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 113-283 to bring the fee shifting provision in the underlying bill more closely aligned with the Equal Access to Justice Act. Allows a judge to consider dilatory or other abusive tactics by the prevailing party in determining whether to reduce or deny a fee award.
Congress
113
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Dec 5, 2013
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 213 (Roll no. 624).
Latest Action Time
12:47:39
Submitted Date
Dec 5, 2013
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Feb 2, 2022
Amendment 521 — Informed