S. 5 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
S. 5 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 25, 2005, sponsored by Chuck Grassley with 33 co-sponsors. Congress held 8 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 109-2
What it does
Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Federal judicial code to specify the calculation of contingent and other attorney's fees in proposed class action settlements that provide for the award of coupons to class members.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 25 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2005
- Passed the SenateFeb 10, 2005
- Passed the HouseFeb 17, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 17, 2005
- Became lawFeb 18, 2005
Latest action: By Senator Specter from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 109-14. Additional and Minority views filed. (Feb 28, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 17, 2005 · Passed279–149 - On Motion to Commit with Instructions
House · Feb 17, 2005 · Failed175–249 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Feb 10, 2005 · Bill Passed72–26
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To exempt class action lawsuits brought by the attorney general of any State from the modified civil…Senate · Feb 9, 2005
- To amend the definition of class action in title 28, United States Code, to exclude class actions relating…Senate · Feb 9, 2005
- To clarify the application of State law in certain class actions, and for other purposes.Senate · Feb 9, 2005
- To establish time limits for action by Federal district courts on motions to remand cases that have been…Senate · Feb 10, 2005
- A bill to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer…Senate · Feb 10, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 17, 2005
- Class Action Fairness ActHouse · Feb 17, 2005
- Class Action Fairness ActHouse · Feb 17, 2005
More bills from Chuck Grassley in the 109th Congress
- S. 256: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
- S. 3525: Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006
- S. 2250: Congressional Tribute to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Act of 2006
- S. 4091: Social Security Trust Funds Restoration Act of 2006
- S. 183: Dylan Lee James Act
- S. 1112: College 529 InvEST Act of 2005
Other Law bills in the 109th Congress
- S. 686: A bill to provide for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 3650: Federal Judiciary Emergency Special Sessions Act of 2005
- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
- S. 539: Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 554: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
- S. 642: Support our Scouts Act of 2005
- S. 653: A bill for the relief of the family of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 800: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 1070: Constitution Restoration Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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