Amendment sought to allow lawsuits in Federal court, rather than State court, against the final decision-maker who fails to exercise ordinary care decisions including employers, cap non-economic damages and prohibit punitive damages.

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Amendment Number
515
Description
Amendment sought to allow lawsuits in Federal court, rather than State court, against the final decision-maker who fails to exercise ordinary care decisions including employers, cap non-economic damages and prohibit punitive damages.
Purpose
Part B amendment printed in H. Rept. 106-366 to allow lawsuits in Federal court against the final decision-maker who fails to exercise ordinary care decisions including employers, caps non-economic damages and prohibits punitive damages.
Congress
106
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 7, 1999
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Houghton amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 269 (Roll no. 489).
Latest Action Time
16:22:03
Submitted Date
Oct 7, 1999
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 515 — Informed