Bill116th CongressFiled May 15, 2019Finance and Financial Sector
S. 1486
Prioritizing Our Workers Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 15, 2019)
Prioritizing Our Workers Act
This bill includes as allowable administrative expenses in bankruptcy the unfunded vested benefits in a defined pension plan and certain pension withdrawal liabilities. Claims for administrative expenses are entitled to priority in bankruptcy proceedings.
What just happenedMay 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2889)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV](D-WV)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 15, 2019
- May 15, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2889)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 15, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate