Bill · H.R. 7015· House(119-HR-7015)
Protecting TPLF From Abuse Act
- Introduced
- 1/12/2026
- Last activity
- 1/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Darrell Issa
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting Third Party Litigation Funding From Abuse Act," aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code. It seeks to protect legal proceedings from manipulation by providing transparency and oversight regarding third-party beneficiaries in civil actions. The Act requires parties or their counsel to disclose the identity of any person with a legal right to receive payments contingent on the outcome of a case. It also mandates the production of relevant agreements for court review. These requirements include specific rules for disclosure, exceptions, and the timing of such actions.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates the disclosure of the identity of persons with a legal right to receive contingent payments in civil actions.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+3
The bill increases judicial oversight of third-party funding through mandatory in camera review of contingent payment agreements.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2
The bill requires the disclosure of certain financial agreements and identities that may otherwise be private.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency in Civil Actions: Under Section 2(a)(1), parties must disclose in writing the identity of any person with a legal right to receive payments or things of value contingent on the outcome of a civil action, which provides oversight of third-party beneficiaries.
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Court Oversight of Agreements: Section 2(a)(2) requires that any agreement creating a legal right to contingent payments be produced to the court for in camera review, allowing a judge to examine the documents.
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Access to Information for Opposing Parties: Section 2(a)(3) states that after court review, documents must be produced to each other named party for inspection and copying, subject to certain limitations.
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Accountability for Accuracy: Section 2(d) creates a duty to correct or supplement disclosures in a timely manner if a party learns the information has become incomplete or incorrect in a material respect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Disclosure Burdens: Section 2(a) requires parties or counsel of record to disclose identities and produce agreements, which could impose requirements on parties in a civil action.
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Disclosure of Sensitive Information: While Section 2(b)(3) allows for redactions, Section 2(a)(3) notes that disclosure is subject to any protective order or use limitation, implying that some information regarding the identity of members, donors, or associates could be subject to court-ordered limitations or exclusions.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Due Process+3Improves Privacy Rights-2
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican · Washington
Scott FitzgeraldRepublican · Wisconsin
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska