H.R. 1737 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Asbestos Victims' Compensation Act of 2003
H.R. 1737 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 10, 2003, sponsored by Cal Dooley with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Asbestos Victims' Compensation Act of 2003 - Declares physical impairment of the asbestos-exposed person to be an essential element of an asbestos claim. States that cancer satisfies that requirement. Requires civil actions involving an asbestos claim to include the filing of a doctor-signed narrative medical report and diagnosis which: (1) delineates an employment and exposure history; (2) delineates a medical and smoking his…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cal Dooley (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Apr 10, 2003)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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