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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1109· House(119-HR-1109)

Litigation Transparency Act of 2025

Rep. Issa
Age: 73 years
California
Introduced
2/7/2025
Last activity
11/19/2025 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sponsored by
Darrell Issa
Cosponsors
Republican - 30Democrat - 0
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Litigation Transparency Act of 2025. It requires people involved in civil lawsuits or their lawyers to share who has a right to get paid based on how the lawsuit turns out. They must tell the court and the other parties in writing and share the actual agreements. There are specific exceptions for things like regular loan repayments with limits on interest or getting attorney's fees reimbursed. These disclosures must be made within ten days of the agreement being made or when the action is filed, and they must be corrected if they become wrong. The rules apply to any civil action pending on or started after the date the act is enacted.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4

    The bill mandates the disclosure of third-party identities and agreements to the court and other parties, increasing transparency in the judicial process.

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3

    The bill increases transparency regarding third-party beneficiaries in civil actions, which may prevent undisclosed interests from influencing litigation outcomes.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+2

    The requirement for disclosure and production of agreements ensures all parties have access to relevant information regarding contingent rights.

The opposite

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-3

    The bill requires the disclosure of identities and private agreements regarding contingent payments, which reduces privacy for third-party beneficiaries.