Support for Securities Private Enforcement Reform Act: A Letter from man Dick Armey, 1991-01-01 - 1992-12-31

Item — Box: CR 35, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_13_0028

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The text is a response from man Dick Armey in support of H.R. 5828, the Securities Private Enforcement Reform Act. He explains that the bill aims to reform liability laws governing securities lawsuits to reduce excessive costs and prevent frivolous lawsuits. Armey also mentions his own bill, the Consumer Price Reduction Act of 1991, which would require lawsuits to be brought in the state the product was purchased to prevent jurisdiction shopping. He expresses strong support for reforming liability laws and appreciates the contact.

Dates

1991-01-01 - 1992-12-31

Creator

Armey, Richard K., 1940- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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