S.Amdt. 2794
What it does: Replaces “$600,000,000” with “$150,000,000”
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)What it changes
1 change to S.Amdt. 2746 · shown in S.Amdt. 2746's text
Replaces “$600,000,000” with “$150,000,000”
ReplacesPage 277, line 6In S.Amdt. 2746 as proposed
(B) Review.--The Administrator may reduce the amount of funding below $20,000,000 each year if the program is fully implemented. The Administrator's first annual report under section 405 following the close of the 4th year of operation of the medical screening program shall include an analysis of the usage of the program, its cost and effectiveness, its medical value, and the need to continue that program for an additional 5-year period. The Administrator shall also recommend to Congress any improvements that may be required to make the program more effective, efficient, and economical, and shall recommend a funding level for the program for the 5 years following the period of initial funding referred to under subparagraph (A).
(d) Limitation.--In no event shall the total amount allocated to the medical screening program established under this subsection over the lifetime of the Fund exceed
[struck: $600,000,000][inserted: $150,000,000].(e) Medical Monitoring Program and Protocols.--
Original wording
On page 277, line 6, strike “$600,000,000” and insert “$150,000,000”.
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As printed
SA 2794. Mr. CORNYN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2746 proposed by Mr. Frist (for Mr. Specter (for himself and Mr. Leahy)) to the bill S. 852, to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for bodily injury caused by asbestos exposure, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 277, line 6, strike “$600,000,000” and insert “$150,000,000”.
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Senate amendment submitted
February 14, 2006