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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, in fabric, yarn, or fiber, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 13, 1982)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Grants the Court of Claims jurisdiction over claims against the United States for losses sustained by producers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, or other persons resulting from the ban on children's sleepwear containing Tris phosphate.

Enumerates factors to be considered by the court in determining the validity of claims. Prohibits any payments under this Act until such time as the claimant produces proof of the proper disposal of such goods. States that the amount of losses shall not include lost profits, distress sale proceeds, attorney fees, or interest on losses.

Sets forth the measure of losses for producers, converters, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of Tris-treated sleepwear or the fabric yarn, or fiber. Prohibits class action claims. Subrogates the United States to a successful claimants' rights to recover losses.

Bars claims under this Act unless begun within two years of enactment.

Prohibits recovery by any claimant who knowingly exported Tris-treated products after June 14, 1978.

Provides for the offset of any judgment obtained by a claimant against any unpaid loans owed to the Small Business Administration.

States that nothing in this Act constitutes an admission by the United States of liability for any personal injuries resulting from the use of Tris-treated products.

What just happenedDec 30, 1982

Became Public Law No: 97-395.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
8 cosponsors3 D4 R1 I
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  1. Dec 30, 1982PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 97-395.

  2. Dec 30, 1982BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 97-395.

  3. Dec 30, 1982PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 30, 1982BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 18, 1982FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 18, 1982President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 17, 1982Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Dec 14, 1982ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendment. By Voice Vote.

  9. Dec 14, 1982NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment. By Voice Vote.

  10. Dec 13, 1982FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Dec 13, 1982Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  12. Dec 13, 1982FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  13. Dec 13, 1982DischargeH12300

    House Committee on The Judiciary Discharged by Suspension of Rules.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Dec 13, 1982Committee5500

    House Committee on The Judiciary Discharged by Suspension of Rules.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Aug 11, 1982CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Administrative Law and Governmental Relations Subcommittee
  16. Aug 11, 1982CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Administrative Law and Governmental Relations Subcommittee
  17. Jun 16, 1982CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Administrative Law and Governmental Relations Subcommittee
  18. Apr 2, 1982CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Consumer Product Safety Comm, Justice, OMB.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Dec 15, 1981Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4755 ordered to be reported.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Jun 24, 1981CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

    Administrative Law and Governmental Relations Subcommittee
  21. Jun 22, 1981IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Jun 18, 1981Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  23. Jun 18, 1981Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  24. Jun 3, 1981Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 156.

  25. Jun 3, 1981Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator East for Senator Thurmond favorably with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-130.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. Jun 3, 1981Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator East for Senator Thurmond favorably with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-130.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. May 12, 1981Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. May 6, 1981Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Subcommittee on Separation of Powers discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. May 5, 1981Committee

    Subcommittee on Separation of Powers. Hearings held.

    Crime and Counterterrorism Subcommittee
  30. May 4, 1981Committee

    Subcommittee on Separation of Powers. Hearings held.

    Crime and Counterterrorism Subcommittee
  31. Apr 6, 1981Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers for a period not to exceed thirty days, whereupon, unless the bill has been reported sooner, the subcommittee shall be discharged from its further consideration.

    Crime and Counterterrorism Subcommittee
  32. Mar 27, 1981IntroReferral

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  33. Mar 27, 1981IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedDec 13, 198236
(Measure passed House, amended)

Grants the Court of Claims jurisdiction over claims against the United States for losses sustained by producers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, or other persons resulting from the ban on children's sleepwear containing Tris phosphate.

Enumerates factors to be considered by the court in determining the validity of claims. Prohibits any payments under this Act until such time as the claimant produces proof of the proper disposal of such goods. States that the amount of losses shall not include lost profits, distress sale proceeds, attorney fees, or interest on losses.

Sets forth the measure of losses for producers, converters, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of Tris-treated sleepwear or the fabric yarn, or fiber. Prohibits class action claims. Subrogates the United States to a successful claimants' rights to recover losses.

Bars claims under this Act unless begun within two years of enactment.

Prohibits recovery by any claimant who knowingly exported Tris-treated products after June 14, 1978.

Provides for the offset of any judgment obtained by a claimant against any unpaid loans owed to the Small Business Administration.

States that nothing in this Act constitutes an admission by the United States of liability for any personal injuries resulting from the use of Tris-treated products.

Passed Senate amendedJun 18, 198135
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Grants the Court of Claims jurisdiction over claims against the United States for losses sustained by producers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, or other persons resulting from the ban on children's sleepwear containing Tris phosphate.

Enumerates factors to be considered by the court in determining the validity of claims. States that the amount of losses shall not include lost profits, distress sale proceeds, attorney fees, or interest on losses. Sets forth the measure of losses for the types of claimants.

Prescribes the respective measure of losses for producers, converters, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of Tris-treated sleepwear or the fabric, yarn, or fiber.

Prohibits class action claims. Subrogates the United States to a successful claimant's rights to recover losses.

Bars claims under this Act unless begun within two years of enactment.

Prohibits any payments under this Act until such time as the claimant produces proof of the proper disposal of such goods.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 3, 198101
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 97-130)

Grants the Court of Claims jurisdiction over claims against the United States for losses sustained by producers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, or other persons resulting from the ban on children's sleepwear containing Tris phosphate.

Enumerates factors to be considered by the court in determining the validity of claims. States that the amount of losses shall not include lost profits, distress sale proceeds, attorney fees, or interest on losses. Sets forth the measure of losses for the types of claimants.

Prescribes the respective measure of losses for producers, converters, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of Tris-treated sleepwear, or the fabric, yarn, or fiber.

Prohibits class action claims. Subrogates the United States to a successful claimant's rights to recover losses.

Prohibits any payments under this Act until such time as the claimant produces proof of the proper disposal of such goods.

Introduced in SenateMar 27, 198100

Grants the Court of Claims jurisdiction over claims against the United States for losses sustained by producers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, or other persons resulting from the ban on children's sleepwear containing Tris phosphate.

Enumerates factors to be considered by the court in determining the validity of claims. States that the amount of losses shall not include lost profits, distress sale proceeds, attorney fees, or interest on losses. Sets forth the measure of losses for the types of claimants.