Trial lawyers & law firms

TopicBill numbersort iconAuthorInterest positionBecame law
Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 H.R. 1981 (112th) SmithOpposeNo
To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to child pornography and child exploitation offenses. (by CRS)
Protecting Access to Healthcare Act H.R. 5 (112th) GingreyOpposeNo
To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. (by More
To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. (by CRS) Hide
Building American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R. 992 (112th) LevinSupportNo
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, and for other purposes. (by More
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011 S. 1718 (112th) WydenSupportNo
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. (by More
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims. (by CRS) Hide
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 H.R. 1237 (111th) SánchezSupportNo
To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. (by CRS)
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 1346 (111th) PalloneSupportNo
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices. (by More
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices. (by CRS) Hide
Justice Integrity Act of 2009 H.R. 1412 (111th) CohenSupportNo
To increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process. (by More
To increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process. (by CRS) Hide
Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 1478 (111th) HincheySupportNo
To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care, and for other… More
To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1507 (111th) Van HollenSupportNo
To amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, relating to disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes. (by More
To amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, relating to disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009 H.R. 1508 (111th) WexlerSupportNo
To amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. (by… More
To amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Investor Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 3817 (111th) KanjorskiSupportNo
To provide the Securities and Exchange Commission with additional authorities to protect investors from violations of the securities laws, and for other purposes. (by More
To provide the Securities and Exchange Commission with additional authorities to protect investors from violations of the securities laws, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010 H.R. 4678 (111th) SuttonSupportNo
To require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such… More
To require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R. 759 (111th) DingellSupportNo
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics in the global market, and for other purposes. (by More
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics in the global market, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 H.R. 985 (111th) BoucherSupportNo
To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. (by… More
To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. (by CRS) Hide
Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 S. 1789 (111th) DurbinSupportYes
A bill to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing. (by CRS)
Justice Integrity Act of 2009 S. 495 (111th) CardinSupportNo
A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process. (by More
A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process. (by CRS) Hide
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act S. 512 (111th) MartinezSupportNo
A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9, United States Code with respect to arbitration. (by CRS)
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009 S. 540 (111th) KennedySupportNo
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices. (by More
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices. (by CRS) Hide
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R. 3010 (110th) JohnsonSupportNo
To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. (by CRS)
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S. 1782 (110th) FeingoldSupportNo
A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. (by CRS)
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008 S. 2449 (110th) KohlSupportNo
A bill to amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. (by… More
A bill to amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, disclosures of discovery information in civil actions, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide