Archive for the 'Fact Act' Tag
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 5, 2016
Join Growing Momentum against So-Called ‘FACT Act’ that Harms Victims of Asbestos-Related Diseases
Momentum is growing against the so-called ‘Fact Act.’ Senate Bill No. 357 is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Nearly 20 national veterans service organizations have added their voices… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 13, 2013
Obama Administration Issues Statement Against FACT Act
House to Vote Today on Legislation that would Deny, Delay Justice for Asbestos Victims The U.S. House of Representatives will meet this afternoon to consider the so-called “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency” Act… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 12, 2013
Asbestos Victims Take Action: How to Tell Congress to Oppose H.R. 982
House Resolution 982, or the so-called ‘FACT Act,’ if passed, would require asbestos trusts to release confidential information about asbestos victims including their work history, family information and the last four digits… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 6, 2013
Asbestos Victims Under Fire: Harmful Bill, H.R. 982, Scheduled for a Vote in U.S. House of Representatives
Asbestos companies are using their political pull to influence the passage of a bill harmful to asbestos victims in the U.S. House of Representatives. House Resolution 982, the so-called “Furthering Asbestos Claims… Read More