To eliminate attorney fee awards and limit relief available in suits against certain public entities.
Environmental Litigation Abuse Prevention Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide that, in issuing any final order in any action brought pursuant to such Act, the court shall not award litigation costs (including any attorney's fees or expert witness fees) against any municipality (including the District of Columbia).
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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