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Courts regain full authority over attorneys in litigation

This Act aims to restore state and federal courts' exclusive authority over regulating and overseeing attorneys in litigation activities. It means federal agencies will be prohibited from regulating lawyers' actions in court, and citizens will not be able to sue attorneys for their litigation activities. The goal is to unify rules and reduce unwarranted lawsuits against attorneys, potentially impacting legal aid accessibility and malpractice insurance costs.
Key points
Federal agencies, like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will lose the ability to regulate attorneys' actions in court.
Citizens will be prohibited from suing opposing attorneys for their litigation activities, aiming to reduce frivolous claims.
Attorneys will be regulated exclusively by state and federal courts, ensuring consistent rules and reducing legal burdens.
The changes aim to lower attorney malpractice insurance rates and improve access to justice by allowing lawyers to conduct cases without fear of additional lawsuits.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7947
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
Process start date: 2024-04-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7947.

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 2024-04-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies, like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will lose the ability to regulate attorneys' actions in court.
  • Citizens will be prohibited from suing opposing attorneys for their litigation activities, aiming to reduce frivolous claims.
  • Attorneys will be regulated exclusively by state and federal courts, ensuring consistent rules and reducing legal burdens.
  • The changes aim to lower attorney malpractice insurance rates and improve access to justice by allowing lawyers to conduct cases without fear of additional lawsuits.
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. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5].

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 2025-12-25.

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