Amendment107th Congress
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.
- 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