US Congress House Bill 982 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Engrossed on November 14 2013 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-14 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

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.

Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

Rep. Blake Farenthold [R-TX]

Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH]

Rep. Jim Matheson [D-UT]

2013-11-13 - House - On Passage (Y: 221 N: 199 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-11-13 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 197 N: 224 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2013-11-13 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 195 N: 226 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2013-11-13 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 194 N: 226 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2013-11-13 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 198 N: 223 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2013-11-14	Senate	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2013-11-13	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2013-11-13	House	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 199 (Roll no. 579). (text: CR H7024-7025)
2013-11-13	House	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 224 (Roll no. 578).
2013-11-13	House	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7032)
2013-11-13	House	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.
2013-11-13	House	Mr. Owens moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7032-7033; text: CR H7032)
2013-11-13	House	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7032)
2013-11-13	House	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 982.
2013-11-13	House	H.AMDT.496 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 226 (Roll no. 577). (consideration: CR H7031-7032)
2013-11-13	House	H.AMDT.495 On agreeing to the Nadler amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 226 (Roll no. 576). (consideration: CR H7031-7032)
2013-11-13	House	H.AMDT.494 On agreeing to the Cohen amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 198 - 223 (Roll no. 575). (consideration: CR H7030)
2013-11-13	House	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2013-11-13	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7029-7034)
2013-11-13	House	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 982 as unfinished business.
2013-11-13	House	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2013-11-13	House	Mr. Goodlatte moved that the committee rise.
2013-11-13	House	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.
2013-11-13	House	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.
2013-11-13	House	H.AMDT.496 Amendment (A003) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H7027-7029, H7031-7032; text: CR H7027)Amendment sought to apply the transparency rules in the bill equally to asbestos industry defendants by requiring asbestos companies to report information about the location of their asbestos-containing products and also sought to provide an exception for trade secrets.
2013-11-13	House	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.
2013-11-13	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment.
2013-11-13	House	H.AMDT.495 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Nadler. (consideration: CR H7026-7027, H7030-7031; text: CR H7026)Amendment sought to protect public health and safety by adding a requirement that any party seeking payment information from a trust must also make available information relevant to such action that pertains to public health or safety.
2013-11-13	House	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.
2013-11-13	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 403, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.
2013-11-13	House	H.AMDT.494 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Cohen. (consideration: CR H7025-7026, H7030; text: CR H7025)Amendment sought to exempt from provisions of the bill, asbestos trusts with internal anti-fraud procedures.
2013-11-13	House	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 982.
2013-11-13	House	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 403 and Rule XVIII.
2013-11-13	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.
2013-11-13	House	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 403. (consideration: CR H7017-7029)
2013-11-13	House	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2013-11-13	House	Rule H. Res. 403 passed House.
2013-11-12	House	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.
2013-11-12	House	Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Judiciary, H. Rept. 113-254, Part II.
2013-10-30	House	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 180.
2013-10-30	House	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-254.
2013-05-21	House	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 14.
2013-05-21	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2013-05-20	House	Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law Discharged.
2013-04-08	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
2013-03-06	House	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

HR403 (Related) 2013-11-13 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SB2319 (Related) 2014-05-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
HB5360 (Related) 2014-09-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/982/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr982/BILLS-113hr982ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr982/BILLS-113hr982rh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr982/BILLS-113hr982eh.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2013575
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2013576
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2013577
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2013578
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2013579