Libby Health Care Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 28, 2005)
Libby Health Care Act - Amends federal bankruptcy law to prohibit the court from entering an order confirming a plan of reorganization under chapter 11 involving a responsible party, or issuing an injunction in connection with such order, unless the responsible party: (1) has established a health care trust fund for the benefit of individuals suffering from an asbestos-related disease or illness; and (2) has deposited not less than $250 million into such health care trust fund.
Defines "responsible party" as a corporation: (1) that has engaged in mining vermiculite that was contaminated by tremolite asbestos; (2) whose officers or directors have been indicted for knowingly releasing asbestos into the ambient air and knowingly endangering the residents of Libby, Montana, and the surrounding communities; and (3) for which the Department of Justice has intervened in a bankruptcy proceeding.
Requires any payment received by the United States for recovery of costs associated with the actions to address asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana, to be deposited into such fund.
Sets eligibility criteria for medical benefit payments from the fund.
What just happenedDec 13, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13483-13484)
Who’s behind it
- Dec 13, 2005IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13483-13484)
- Sep 28, 2005IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 28, 2005IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate