HR 911 · 105th Congress · Law

Volunteer Protection Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-03-04· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Laid on the table. See S. 543 for further action. (consideration: CR H3120)(1997-05-21)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1997-05-21
Roll #150
Yea 390Nay 35
Democrats
172 Yea·31 Nay
Republicans
217 Yea·4 Nay
PassedHouse · 1997-05-21
Roll #150
Yea 390Nay 35
Democrats
172 Yea·31 Nay
Republicans
217 Yea·4 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 - Provides limited tort claim liability protection for nonprofit or governmental volunteers acting in good faith and within the scope of their duties. Sets forth discretionary State conditions and exceptions to such liability protection. Increases Social Services Block Grant Program allotments under title XX of the Social Security Act to a State that has adopted a similar measure within a specified time and conditions such increase upon an annual certification that the State law remains in effect.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans