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S. 357

Introduced

FACT Act

Introduced 2/4/2015•114th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.

2/3/2016 • Senate

Summary

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2015 or FACT Act

Amends federal bankruptcy law concerning a trust formed under a reorganization plan following the discharge in bankruptcy of a debtor corporation in order to assume the debtor's liability with respect to claims seeking recovery for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage allegedly caused by the presence of, or exposure to, asbestos or asbestos-containing products.

Requires such a trust to file with the bankruptcy court quarterly reports, available on the public docket, which describe each demand the trust has received from a claimant and the basis for any payment made to that claimant (excluding any confidential medical record or the claimant's full Social Security number).

Requires such reports, upon written request, and subject to payment (demanded at the option of the trust) for any reasonable cost incurred by it, to provide any information related to payment from, and demands for payment from, the trust to any party to any action in law or equity concerning liability for asbestos exposure.

Introduced in Senate • 2/4/2015

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Topics & Subjects

BankruptcyCivil actions and liabilityHazardous wastes and toxic substances

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]

Republican • AZ

Sponsored 2/4/2015

Cosponsors (2)

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

R-TX

Joined 2/4/2015

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Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]

R-UT

Joined 7/9/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

February 4, 2015

Committee Review

February 3, 2016

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.

Floor Debate

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Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate2/4/2015

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors2