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H.R.906: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported in House - Feb. 24, 2017
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
(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 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends federal bankruptcy law to establish disclosure requirements with respect to a trust that is formed under a reorganization plan, following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation, for the purpose of assuming the debtor's...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Feb. 24, 2017 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
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Feb. 24, 2017 |
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-18.
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Feb. 15, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11.
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Feb. 15, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Blake Farenthold (R-Texas) |