H.R. 1957 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Asbestos Compensation Fairness Act of 2005
H.R. 1957 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 28, 2005, sponsored by Chris Cannon with 62 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 62
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Cannon (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 62 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Apr 28, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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