Supporting Tort Reform: A Key Component of Health Care and Liability Laws
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1993/2001
- Creation: 103rd Congress (1993-1995)
- Creation: 104th Congress (1995-1997)
- Creation: 105th Congress (1997-1999)
- Creation: 106th Congress (1999-2001)
- Creation: 107th Congress (2001-2003)
Scope and Contents
The text is a response from man Dick Armey to a constituent supporting reform of America's liability laws. Armey agrees that current liability laws are costly and unfair, especially in the healthcare industry. He has introduced legislation and supports other bills that aim to reduce frivolous claims and limit punitive damages. Armey believes that tort reform is essential for true healthcare reform and promises to oppose any reform plan that does not include it. He thanks the constituent for their support and offers to help in the future.
Full Extent
1 pages
Language of Materials
English
Creator(s)
Armey, Richard K., 1940-
Congress
103rd (1993-1995); 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001); 107th (2001-2003)
Policy Area
Business--United States; Education--United States; Older people--Medical care--United States
Tribal Affiliation(s)
Non-Specified
Source
- Armey, Richard K., 1940- (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository