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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 Sponsor
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 |
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 28, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher B. Cannon (R-Utah) |