Opposition to H.R. 1283: The Fairness in Asbestos Compensation Act of 1999

Item — Box: CR 36, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0080

Scope and Contents

The document is a response to opposition to H.R. 1283, the Fairness in Asbestos Compensation Act of 1999. The bill would establish an Asbestos Resolution Corporation with authority over civil asbestos actions, including rules for cost recovery, physician qualifications, and dispute resolution. The bill has not yet been voted on by , but the sender will monitor its progress and consider the opposition's views.

Dates

Creation: 1993-01-01 - 2001-12-21

Creator

From the Collection: Armey, Richard Keith (Dick), Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (2002-2003); House Majority Leader (1995-2003); Chair of the House Republican Conference (1993-1995); Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district (1985- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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