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| https://web.archive.org/web/20140330210526/http://holding.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-holding-applauds-passage-of-the-lawsuit-abuse-reduction-act | Congressman Holding Applauds Passage of the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | web.archive.org | legacy | For Immediate Release: November 14, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Applauds Passage of the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – After House passage of a bill to reduce lawsuit fraud and abuse, Congressman George Holding (NC-13) released the following statement: “Lawyers who file baseless lawsuits jeopardize the integrity of our legal system – and the bill passed by the House today ensures they are held accountable. Baseless lawsuits are routinely filed because of the lack of mandatory sanctions – this bill restores mandatory sanctions, guarantying consequences for filing a baseless lawsuit. It is essential that we help protect Americans from the very-real consequences of frivolous lawsuits and advance the cause of justice in this country.” Background: H.R. 2655, the “Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act” was introduced by Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) and cosponsored by Congressman Holding. H.R. 2655 restores mandatory sanctions for filing frivolous lawsuits, and passed the House on November 14, 2013 with a vote of 228 yeas to 195 nays. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |