Hon. Ken Bentsen: “This legislation would also encourage all class action lawsuits to be…”

On the recordMay 13, 1999

This legislation would also encourage all class action lawsuits to be considered in federal court rather than state courts.

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May 13, 1999

Discussion on the jurisdictional implications of the legislation.

More from Hon. Ken Bentsen

May 13, 1999

I believe that this legislation would overturn more than 200 years of legal precedent in our nation and would devastate our tort's system.

May 13, 1999

I believe that these hearings have shown how Congress can work on a bipartisan basis to address a critical issue.

May 13, 1999

I will support the Lofgren substitute amendment that would reasonably address this issue.

May 13, 1999

I also believe that we have rushed to judgment on this issue.

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Hon. Ken Bentsen: “This legislation would also encourage all class action lawsuits to be considered in federal court rather than state…”