Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the award of attorneys' fee, costs, and sanctions of $285,864.78 ordered by United States District Judge Royce C. Lamberth on December 18, 1997, should not be paid with taxpayer funds.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Feb 1998): For Further Action See H.J.Res.107.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 343, expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives. Specifically, it states that an award of $285,864.78 in attorneys' fees, costs, and sanctions, ordered by a federal judge in a case involving the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform, should not be paid using taxpayer money. The resolution cites the judge's ruling that administration representatives engaged in dishonest and reprehensible conduct regarding the Task Force.
The resolution directly affects the perception of how taxpayer funds should be used and highlights the conduct of federal officials involved in the Task Force. It is a statement of sentiment from the House regarding the financial responsibility for this specific court-ordered payment.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 1998, this resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As a "sense of the House" resolution, it does not have the force of law but conveys the views of the House members who sponsored and supported it. No further action has been taken since its introduction.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a specified award of attorney's fees, costs, and sanctions that Judge Royce C. Lamberth ordered the defendant to pay in Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, Inc., et al. v. Hillary Rodham Clinton, et al., should not be paid with taxpayer funds.
Timeline
4 Feb 1998
For Further Action See H.J.Res.107.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 343 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 343, expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives. Specifically, it states that an award of $285,864.78 in attorneys' fees, costs, and sanctions, ordered by a federal judge in a case involving the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform, should not be paid using taxpayer money. The resolution cites the judge's ruling that administration representatives engaged in dishonest and reprehensible conduct regarding the Task Force. The resolution directly affects the perception of how taxpayer funds should be used and highlights the conduct of federal officials involved in the Task Force. It is a statement of sentiment from the House regarding the financial responsibility for this specific court-ordered payment. Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 1998, this resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As a "sense of the House" resolution, it does not have the force of law but conveys the views of the House members who sponsored and supported it. No further action has been taken since its introduction.
- Has H.Res. 343 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 343. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 343?
- H.Res. 343 was sponsored by Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 343?
- For Further Action See H.J.Res.107. (4 Feb 1998).
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