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H.R. 4296 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Innocent Supplier Fairness Act

H.R. 4296 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Nov 10, 2005, sponsored by Michael Sodrel with 20 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
Nov 10, 2005
Co-sponsors
20
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector

What it does

Innocent Supplier Fairness Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law to detail the elements of a special relationship that the trustee in bankruptcy must prove in order to rebut the presumption that the creditor or party in interest against whom recovery or avoidance is sought has carried the burden of proving the nonavoidability of a transfer.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Michael Sodrel (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 20 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedNov 10, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. (Feb 6, 2006)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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