H.R. 1109 · In committee · Law

Litigation Transparency Act of 2025

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-CA)

What it does

• Requires parties in a civil action to disclose to the court and other named parties the identity of any person, other than counsel, with a right to a payment or thing of value contingent on the outcome.
• Requires parties to produce the agreement creating the contingent right.
• Applies to claims pending on or commenced after enactment.

Official summary

Litigation Transparency Act of 2025 This bill generally requires parties in a civil action to disclose to the court and other named parties the identity of any person (other than counsel) that has a right to receive a payment or thing of value contingent upon the outcome of the civil action. The bill also requires parties to produce the agreement creating the contingent right to payment or a thing of value. These requirements apply to claims that are pending on or commenced after this bill's date of enactment.

Latest action

Nov 19, 2025: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Committee: House Judiciary