H.R.1957: Asbestos Compensation Fairness Act of 2005

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced April 28, 2005
  • Latest Major Action April 28, 2005

Bill Cosponsors

62 (All Republicans)

Bill Summary

Asbestos Compensation Fairness Act of 2005 - Requires as an essential element of a nonmalignant asbestos or silica claim that there be physical impairment to which asbestos or silica exposure was a substantial contributing factor. Sets forth evidentiary requirements for a prima facie showing of: (1) physical impairment for nonmalignant asbestos or silica claims; (2) asbestos- or silica-related lung cancer; (3) asbestos-related other cancer;...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
April 28, 2005

Introduced in the House by Christopher B. Cannon (R-Utah)

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