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H.R.1114: Asbestos Compensation Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 6, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 17, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (1 Democrat, 44 Republicans)
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
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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March 6, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.) |