A bill to amend chapter 99 of the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to clarify that certain coal industry health benefits may not be modified or terminated.

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Bill Number

S 162

Introduced

Jan 25, 2005

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S491)

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Topics

Bankruptcy Coal Energy Finance and Financial Sector Health Labor and Employment Miners Retiree health benefits

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Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit any court in a bankruptcy proceeding from terminating or modifying certain coal industry employee health benefits.

Actions

Jan 25, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S491)
Jan 25, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S491)
Jan 25, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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