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SLAPP Protection Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8864| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Protection Act of 2022 or the SLAPP Protection Act of 2022 This bill establishes a motion in federal courts to allow for the dismissal of a claim with prejudice if (1) that claim is shown to be based on the moving party's exercise of free speech, (2) the responding party cannot establish essential elements of the claim or that there is a genuine issue of material fact, and (3) no exception under this bill applies.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • September 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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SLAPP Protection Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8864| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Protection Act of 2022 or the SLAPP Protection Act of 2022 This bill establishes a motion in federal courts to allow for the dismissal of a claim with prejudice if (1) that claim is shown to be based on the moving party's exercise of free speech, (2) the responding party cannot establish essential elements of the claim or that there is a genuine issue of material fact, and (3) no exception under this bill applies.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • September 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted