H.R.1114: Asbestos Compensation Act of 2003

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Bill Summary

Asbestos Compensation Act of 2003 - Establishes in the Department of Justice the Office of Asbestos Compensation (OAC) with exclusive jurisdiction over proceedings to determine if a claimant is entitled to compensation for an asbestos claim and the amount of such compensation. Excludes any claim brought under any workers' compensation law or veterans' benefits program.Establishes within OAC: (1) an Asbestos Compensation Fund to make payments...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
March 6, 2003

Introduced in the House by Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.)

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