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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- S. 418: Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act
- S. 3850: Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006
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- S. 4044: Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Clarification Act of 2006
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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