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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 725) to amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder.
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Summary of Bill HRES 175
Bill 115 H.Res. 175 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering another bill, H.R. 725, which aims to make changes to title 28 of the United States Code in order to prevent fraudulent joinder.
Fraudulent joinder is a legal tactic where a plaintiff includes a party in a lawsuit in order to keep the case in state court, rather than federal court where it may be more favorable to the defendant. This bill seeks to address this issue by amending the federal code to make it more difficult for plaintiffs to engage in fraudulent joinder.
The resolution, H.Res. 175, provides the guidelines for how H.R. 725 will be debated and voted on in the House of Representatives. It outlines the procedures for considering the bill, including how much time will be allotted for debate and how amendments may be proposed. Overall, this resolution is an important step in the legislative process for H.R. 725, which aims to address the issue of fraudulent joinder in the legal system. It sets the stage for a thorough discussion and potential passage of the bill in the House of Representatives.
Fraudulent joinder is a legal tactic where a plaintiff includes a party in a lawsuit in order to keep the case in state court, rather than federal court where it may be more favorable to the defendant. This bill seeks to address this issue by amending the federal code to make it more difficult for plaintiffs to engage in fraudulent joinder.
The resolution, H.Res. 175, provides the guidelines for how H.R. 725 will be debated and voted on in the House of Representatives. It outlines the procedures for considering the bill, including how much time will be allotted for debate and how amendments may be proposed. Overall, this resolution is an important step in the legislative process for H.R. 725, which aims to address the issue of fraudulent joinder in the legal system. It sets the stage for a thorough discussion and potential passage of the bill in the House of Representatives.
Current Status of Bill HRES 175
Bill HRES 175 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2017. Bill HRES 175 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2017. Bill HRES 175's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 8, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 175
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 175
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