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H.R.526: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 26, 2015
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2015
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for...
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 30, 2015 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 271.
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| Nov. 30, 2015 |
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-352.
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| May 14, 2015 |
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 9.
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| May 14, 2015 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 13, 2015 |
Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law Discharged.
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| March 17, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
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| Jan. 26, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 26, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Blake Farenthold (R-Texas) |