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Protecting Lawyers from Lawsuits for Litigation Activities

This act aims to restore courts' exclusive authority over lawyers and their actions in court. This means federal agencies will not be able to regulate lawyers in litigation, and citizens will not be able to sue lawyers for their actions during court proceedings. The goal is to improve access to legal assistance and reduce insurance costs for lawyers.
Key points
Federal agencies, such as consumer protection agencies, will not be able to regulate lawyers' actions in court.
Citizens will not be able to sue lawyers for their actions during court proceedings, e.g., for technical errors in debt collection.
Regulation and discipline of lawyers in litigation will remain under the authority of state and federal courts.
The changes aim to reduce the number of unwarranted lawsuits against lawyers and improve access to legal services.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9393
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Process start date: 2022-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9393.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies, such as consumer protection agencies, will not be able to regulate lawyers' actions in court.
  • Citizens will not be able to sue lawyers for their actions during court proceedings, e.g., for technical errors in debt collection.
  • Regulation and discipline of lawyers in litigation will remain under the authority of state and federal courts.
  • The changes aim to reduce the number of unwarranted lawsuits against lawyers and improve access to legal services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Courts and Law