Catalyst Theory Restoration Act of 2014
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 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.
What just happenedSep 26, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2014
- Sep 26, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- Jul 24, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jul 24, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 24, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House