Senate

Federal Judiciary Emergency Special Sessions Act of 2005

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish a national usury rate for consumer credit transactions.

To provide that bonuses and other extraordinary or excessive compensation of corporate insiders and wrongdoers may be included in the bankruptcy estate.

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.

To improve the administration of the bankruptcy system, address certain commercial issues and consumer issues in bankruptcy, and establish a commission to study and make recommendations on problems with the bankruptcy system, and for other purposes.

To amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems.

To amend title 11, United States Code, to disallow certain claims resulting from high cost credit debts, and for other purposes.

A bill to provide fair wages for America&#8217\;s workers, to create new jobs through investment in America, to provide for fair trade and competitiveness, and for other purposes.

To protect employees and retirees from corporate practices that deprive them of their earnings and retirement savings when a business files for bankruptcy under title 11, United States Code.

To amend title 11, United States Code, to provide for the avoidance of certain transfers, and the alternate prosecution of certain actions, relating to certain retirement benefits.