What does Preamble of Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The stated purpose of the amendment is to improve attorney accountability.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025.

What does ATTORNEY ACCOUNTABILITY. of Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 do?

This section modifies Rule 11(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Paragraph (1) of Rule 11(c) is amended to change 'may' to 'shall'. Paragraph (2) of Rule 11(c) is amended to replace 'Rule 5' and subsequent text with 'Rule 5.' Paragraph (4) of Rule 11(c) is amended to include provisions for compensating injured parties with reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs, and allows for additional sanctions. The Act includes a rule of construction stating that it should not bar or impede the assertion of new claims, defenses, or remedies under various laws.

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Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/10/2025 · Introduced: 9/10/2025

Author: Mike Collins (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(c) to require attorneys to affirmatively ensure the factual and legal basis for claims, rather than simply allowing for the possibility of such verification.
This bill modifies Rule 11(c) to allow for the recovery of reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs, and additional sanctions for frivolous lawsuits.
The Act clarifies that its provisions should not prevent the assertion of new legal claims, defenses, or remedies.

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