On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
this is a technical amendment, and is intended to clarify the definition of the term ``relief'' as used in title III of the bill, the provisions of the bill relating to prison conditions litigation. The amendment makes clear that any prison conditions litigation may be settled between the parties without the involvement of the Federal court. There should be no question that this bill allows parties to settle prison condition cases out of court. Through this clarifying amendment, settlement agreements that do not require court enforcement are explicitly removed from the definition of the term ``relief'' contained in the bill. Mr. Chairman, I urge the passage of the clarifying amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.
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