Lamar Smith: “I oppose this amendment which would strike the provision for penalties…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2017

I oppose this amendment which would strike the provision for penalties for frivolous lawsuits and, thus, defeat the purpose of the bill. Today, there is no guarantee that a victim of a frivolous lawsuit will be compensated, even when a court finds that the lawsuit is frivolous. This legislation gives the victims of frivolous lawsuits the ability to receive compensation from those who abuse the legal system. The underlying bill enables innocent Americans to protect themselves and their families from absolutely absurd lawsuits, which can cost them their reputations and their livelihoods. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Lamar Smith

Republican · Texas

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Mar 10, 2017

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