Amendment, as modified, sought to strike the provision that deems a civil action to be a class action if the plaintiff acts for the interests of its members (who are not named parties to the action) or for the interests of the general public, seeks a remedy of damages, restitution, disgorgement, or any other form of monetary relief, and is not a State attorney general.

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Amendment Number
438
Description
Amendment, as modified, sought to strike the provision that deems a civil action to be a class action if the plaintiff acts for the interests of its members (who are not named parties to the action) or for the interests of the general public, seeks a remedy of damages, restitution, disgorgement, or any other form of monetary relief, and is not a State attorney general.
Purpose
An amendment that seeks to federalize any state cause of action that is brought on behalf of the general public including civil law enforcement actions brought by local prosecutors. Preserves the ability of local prosecutors to enforce state antitrust consumer protection laws.
Congress
107
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 13, 2002
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Lofgren amendment (A004) as modified Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 231 (Roll No. 57).
Latest Action Time
15:34:39
Submitted Date
Mar 13, 2002
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 438 — Informed