Number: RS20347
Title: H.R. 1875, 106TH CONGRESS, THE "INTERSTATE CLASS ACTION JURISDICTION ACT OF 1999"
Authors: P.L. Morgan, American Law Division 
Abstract: H.R. 1875, with some exceptions, reflects a preference for class actions to be adjudicated in federal courts rather than state courts. This report gives a sketch of the proposal as well as the pros and cons that have been advanced concerning the bill as passed by the House of Representatives, and summarizes the action the 106th Congress took on this legislation.
Pages: 4
Date: Updated February 20, 2001