Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2341) to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 12, 2002

Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 2341 (class action fairness).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15] · R–OH

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Rules Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Mar 13, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 13, 2002
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H838)
Mar 13, 2002
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H838)
Mar 13, 2002
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198 (Roll no. 55).
House roll call 55 · Individual votes
Mar 13, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 367.
Mar 13, 2002
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H838-846)
Mar 12, 2002
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 131.
Mar 12, 2002
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2341 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Mar 12, 2002
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-375, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
Mar 12, 2002
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 107-375, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
Mar 12, 2002
Introduced in House

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 2341 · Class Action Fairness Act of 2002

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Discuss H.Res.367, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2341) to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/367

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-03-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres367/BILLS-107hres367eh.htm

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Fairness and public impact

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Discuss H.Res.367, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2341) to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/367

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-03-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres367/BILLS-107hres367eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:40:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.Res.367 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.367, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2341) to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/367

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-03-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres367/BILLS-107hres367eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:40:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.367, 107th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2341) to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/367

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2002-03-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hres367/BILLS-107hres367eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:40:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.367 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.