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H.R. 982 113th Congress House

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

Official title: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports tha… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 6, 2013 See on congress.gov
Finance and Financial Sector BankruptcyCivil actions and liabilityHazardous wastes and toxic substances
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 Everywhere this bill has been 36 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 14, 2013
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 13, 2013
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.
Nov 13, 2013
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 982.
Nov 13, 2013
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 403 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 13, 2013
The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2655 and H.R. 982. In the case of H.R. 2655, the resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit. In the case of H.R. 982, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit the bill H.R. 982.
Nov 13, 2013
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 403. (consideration: CR H7017-7029)
Nov 13, 2013
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Nov 13, 2013
Rule H. Res. 403 passed House.
Nov 13, 2013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 2013
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 199 (Roll no. 579). (text: CR H7024-7025)
Nov 13, 2013
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 224 (Roll no. 578).
Nov 13, 2013
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7032)
Nov 13, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Owens motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to exempt veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces from the disclosure requirements of the bill and ensure that their asbestos claims are paid before death.
Nov 13, 2013
Mr. Owens moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7032-7033; text: CR H7032)
Nov 13, 2013
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7032)
Nov 13, 2013
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 982.
Nov 13, 2013
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Nov 13, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7029-7034)
Nov 13, 2013
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 982 as unfinished business.
Nov 13, 2013
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 13, 2013
Mr. Goodlatte moved that the committee rise.
Nov 13, 2013
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 13, 2013
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.
Nov 13, 2013
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 13, 2013
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment.
Nov 13, 2013
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 12, 2013
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 403 Reported to House. The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2655 and H.R. 982. In the case of H.R. 2655, the resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit. In the case of H.R. 982, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit the bill H.R. 982.
Nov 12, 2013
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Judiciary, H. Rept. 113-254, Part II.
Oct 30, 2013
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 180.
Oct 30, 2013
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-254.
May 21, 2013
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
May 21, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 20, 2013
Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law Discharged.
Apr 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
Mar 6, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 13, 2013 House · vote #579 On Passage Passed 221–199 See who voted →
Nov 13, 2013 House · vote #578 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 197–224 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 3

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

3 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 496 – Amendment sought to apply the transparency rules in the bill equally to asbestos industry defendants by requi… Failed Nov 13, 2013
HAMDT 495 Nadler, Jerrold Amendment sought to protect public health and safety by adding a requirement that any party seeking payment i… Failed Nov 13, 2013
HAMDT 494 Cohen, Steve Amendment sought to exempt from provisions of the bill, asbestos trusts with internal anti-fraud procedures. Failed Nov 13, 2013
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 Latest action November 14, 2013

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013 - 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.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HRES 403 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2655) to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve…
  • HR 5360 American Renaissance in Manufacturing Act
  • S 2319 FACT Act
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