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H.R. 5187

Catalyst Theory Restoration Act of 2014

Catalyst Theory Restoration Act of 2014 - Defines "prevailing party" for any Act of Congress, any agency ruling, regulation, or interpretation, or any judicial or administrative rule that provides for the recovery of attorney's fees, to include a party whose pursuit of a non-frivolous claim or defense was a catalyst for a voluntary or unilateral change in position by the opposing party that provides any significant part of the relief sought.

Prohibits this Act from altering any: (1) special eligibility criteria established for prevailing defendants, or (2) specific eligibility criteria contained in any statute that expressly limits or qualifies who may be considered a prevailing party for purposes of that statute.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2014
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