Washington, D.C. – September 26, 2025 – The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) today announced its support for the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025, introduced by Representatives Mike Collins (GA-10), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Harriet Hageman (WY-AL). This legislation aims to deter frivolous lawsuits and restore accountability to the legal system — a critical issue for small-business owners like hoteliers.

"For small-business owners, a single frivolous lawsuit can imperil their livelihoods and unravel years of hard work," said AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel. "This legislation gives hoteliers a fighting chance by ensuring those who weaponize the courts face real consequences. It's about restoring fairness so our members can focus on what they do best: running their businesses and supporting their teams."

AAHOA's nearly 20,000 members own 60% of all hotels in the United States, representing 3.2 million guestrooms and supporting almost 1.1 million jobs nationwide.

"Frivolous lawsuits don't just waste time — they siphon resources away from job creation, community investment, and growth," said AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake. "This legislation provides a much-needed bulwark for small-business owners who cannot afford to fend off meritless claims. Protecting them means protecting the vitality of Main Street economies across the country."

The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act would:

• Make sanctions for frivolous lawsuits mandatory rather than discretionary.

• Eliminate the 21-day "safe harbor" period that allows withdrawal of frivolous claims without consequence.

• Require payment of attorney fees and other expenses for parties harmed by frivolous filings.

• Allow additional sanctions, including striking pleadings, dismissing cases, or imposing financial penalties, to deter future violations.

AAHOA urges Congress to advance this legislation and safeguard small-business owners from abusive litigation practices.

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About AAHOA

AAHOA is the largest hotel owners association in the nation, with Member-owned properties representing a significant part of the U.S. economy. AAHOA's 20,000 members own 60% of the hotels in the United States and are responsible for 1.4% of the nation's GDP. More than 1 million employees work at AAHOA member-owned hotels, earning $51.3 billion annually, and member-owned hotels support 4.2 million U.S. jobs across all sectors of the hospitality industry. AAHOA's mission is to advance and protect the business interests of hotel owners through advocacy, industry leadership, professional development, member benefits, and community engagement.