mr CHARLES BENTON

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

S. 813 (To amend the Tax Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.) S.814/H.R. 3314 (To amend the Tax Code to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.)

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 3543; H.R. 6594 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); to limit civil actions against product sellers. H.R. 2183/ S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act); to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medical Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to use the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191/S. 11 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act); to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organization.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

S. 813 (To amend the Tax Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.) S.814/H.R. 3314 (To amend the Tax Code to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.)

S. 813 (To amend the Tax Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.) S.814/H.R. 3314 (To amend the Tax Code to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.)

H.R. 6049 (Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act); specific interest in Section 311, regarding uniform treatment of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases; also S. 814 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.) S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions. Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals. Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.) H.R. 3512 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/ S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of House-passed and Senate-passed versions of the bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States. H.R. 6124 (Food, Conservation and Energy Act; the Farm Bill); specific interest in language in enrolled bill (now Public Law 110-246) relating to the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under livestock or poultry contracts; also similar language in H.R. 2419.

H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.) H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts. H.R. 6126/S. 2838 (Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. S. 742/H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act); also H.R. 6903 (Revised version of Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act) H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); now public law 110-314; relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in Section 231 of subtitle D, relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law. H.R. 5913 (Protecting Americans from Unsafe Foreign Products Act); to provide for service of process over foreign nationals in cases involving defective products causing injury in the United States.

H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.) H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.) Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice: H.R. 5480/S. 2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability. S. 1481/ H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act) S. 243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act) S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act) H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act) H.R. 6093 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Liability Act); to allow members of the Armed Services to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care. H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.) Also S. Amdt: 4606 (relating to the liability of volunteer pilot organizations), filed but not offered during consideration of H.R. 2881, the FAA Reauthorization bill. H.R. 980 (Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act); specific interest in A. AMDT. 4765 relating to liability of Good Samaritans.