HR 6231 · 96th Congress · Commerce

A bill to provide for the payment of losses incurred as a result of the ban on the use of the chemical Tris in apparel, fabric, yarn, or fiber, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-12-27· Sponsored by Rep. Campbell, Carroll A., Jr. [R-SC-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-12-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Grants the Court of Claims jurisdiction over claims against the United States for certain losses sustained by producers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or other persons resulting from the ban on apparel, fabric, yarn, or fiber containing Tris phosphate. Directs such court to consider certain factors in determining the validity of such claims. Prohibits the inclusion of lost profits, proceeds from the distress sales, attorney's fees, or interest on any such loss in determining the amount of losses for which such claims are brought. Sets forth the measure of losses for specified types of claimants.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans