Commonsense Consumption Act of 2003

3.0.0 339 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z House H HR 2003-01-27 108 hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju09 Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee Hearings by 2003-06-19T19:26:34Z Reported by 2004-03-05T19:52:07Z Markup by 2004-01-28T22:25:51Z Hearings by 2003-05-19T15:40:07Z Referred to 2003-01-27T19:06:35Z H. Rept. 108-432 Commonsense Consumption Act of 2003 108 1428 S 2003-10-16 Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts. Hearings held. Related bill CRS Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 339) to prevent frivolous lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. 108 552 HRES 2004-03-10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11:57:45 Procedurally-related House 2004-03-26 Senate Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463. Calendars 2004-03-25 Senate Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. Calendars 2004-03-11 Senate Received in the Senate. IntroReferral 2004-03-10 18:00:42 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Floor H38800 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 18:00:33 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 18:00:00 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 276 - 139 (Roll no. 54). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 54 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll054.xml House 108 2004-03-10T23:00:00Z 2 2004-03-10 18:00:00 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 276 - 139 (Roll no. 54). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 54 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll054.xml House 108 2004-03-10T23:00:00Z 2 2004-03-10 17:43:42 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 17:43:21 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 17:42:51 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 339. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 17:11:27 POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Watt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr Watt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:56:59 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Watt amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:54:05 POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson-Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:41:54 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:27:04 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:11:01 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lampson amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 15:23:05 POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Ackerman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ackerman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 14:46:35 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ackerman amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 14:26:27 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Inslee amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 14:21:00 POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Andrews amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Andrews demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 14:03:49 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Andrews amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 13:39:41 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Watt amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 13:38:38 POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sensenbrenner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 13:23:47 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scott (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 13:11:21 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sensenbrenner amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 12:22:43 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 339. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 12:22:33 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 552 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 12:22:33 The Speaker designated the Honorable John Abney Culberson to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 12:22:25 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 339 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 12:22:20 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 552. (consideration: CR H946-982; text of measure as reported in House: CR H953-954) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 11:57:38 Rule H. Res. 552 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2004-03-09 19:34:15 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 552 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 339 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2004-03-05 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 248. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00248 2004-03-05 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-432. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2004-03-05 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-432. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2004-03-04 Mr. DeLay asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until midnight on March 5 to file a report on H.R. 339. Agreed to without objection. Committee H27200 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2004-01-28 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2004-01-28 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2003-06-19 hsju09 Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Hearings Held. Committee 2003-05-19 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law for purposes of hearing only (jurisdiction retained at Full Committee). Committee 2003-01-27 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2003-01-27 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2003-01-27 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress K000361 Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8] RIC KELLER R FL 8 N N000081 Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18] BOB NEY R OH 18 2003-01-27 True G000546 Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] SAM GRAVES R MO 6 2003-01-27 True T000462 Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12] PATRICK TIBERI R OH J. 12 2003-01-27 True B001232 Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] JUDY BIGGERT R IL 13 2003-01-27 True C001045 Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4] ANDER CRENSHAW R FL 4 2003-01-27 True P000258 Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] COLLIN PETERSON D MN C. 7 2003-01-27 True M000689 Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] JOHN MICA R FL L. 7 2003-01-28 False D000600 Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25] Mario Diaz-Balart R FL 25 2003-01-28 False F000447 Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24] Tom Feeney R FL 24 2003-01-28 False P000587 Rep. 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[D-TX-17] CHARLES STENHOLM D TX W. 17 2004-03-04 False 2004-02-10T06:00:00Z H.R. 339, Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act http://www.cbo.gov/publication/15231 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 28, 2004</p> 2004-02-10T06:00:00Z H.R. 339, Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/15231 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 28, 2004 Law Advertising Agriculture and Food Beverages Civil actions and liability Commerce Damages Discovery (Law) District courts Evidence (Law) Food industry Food safety Government Operations and Politics Health Injunctions Jurisdiction Obesity Products liability Soft drink industry State courts State laws Trade associations Warranties Law

00 2003-01-27 Introduced in House 2006-11-28T17:35:40Z

17 2004-03-05 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2004-04-23T15:19:12Z Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act - Prohibits new and dismisses pending civil actions by any person against a manufacturer or seller of food or a trade association for any injury resulting from a person's consumption of food and weight gain, obesity, or any associated health condition, excluding actions alleging: (1) a knowing and willful violation of a Federal or State statute applicable to the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, advertisement, labeling, or sale of food where the violation was a proximate cause of injury related to a person's weight gain, obesity, or related health condition; (2) a breach of express contract or express warranty in connection with the purchase of food; or (3) a sale of food that is adulterated.

Requires: (1) a stay of discovery during the pendency of a motion to dismiss such an action, unless necessary to preserve evidence or to prevent undue prejudice; and (2) document preservation during the stay.

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36 2004-03-10 Passed House amended 2004-04-23T20:09:44Z Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act - Prohibits new and dismisses pending civil actions by any person against a manufacturer or seller of food or a trade association for any injury resulting from a person's consumption of food and weight gain, obesity, or any associated health condition, excluding actions alleging: (1) a knowing and willful violation of a Federal or State statute applicable to the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, advertisement, labeling, or sale of food where the violation was a proximate cause of injury related to a person's weight gain, obesity, or related health condition; (2) a breach of express contract or express warranty in connection with the purchase of food; or (3) a violation under the Federal Trade Commission Act or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Requires: (1) a stay of discovery during the pendency of a motion to dismiss an action described in clause 1 or 2 above, unless necessary to preserve evidence or to prevent undue prejudice; and (2) document preservation during the stay. Requires the complaint in an action described in clause 1 above to plead with particularity the Federal and State statutes that were allegedly violated and the facts that are alleged to have proximately caused the injury claimed.

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Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act Display Title Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act Official Title as Introduced To prevent frivolous lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Passed House Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act H House Popular Titles Cheeseburger bill 9 Library of Congress Popular Titles Obesity Lawsuits bill 9 Library of Congress Short Titles as Introduced Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act Official Titles as Amended by House To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. H House Short Titles as Reported to House Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act H House 478 108 HAMDT Amendment sought to strike section 3(b) of the bill which provides that a qualified civil liability action that is pending on the date of the enactment of the bill shall be dismissed immediately by the court in which the action was brought or is currently pending. An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to strike the section of the bill that dismisses all civil liability actions pending at the time of the bill's enactment. 2022-02-03T04:57:33Z 2004-03-10 On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 249 (Roll no. 53). 17:42:24 Roll no. 53 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll53.xml W000207 Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12] MELVIN WATT D NC 12 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 108 HR House H 339 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 8 2004-03-10 17:42:24 On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 249 (Roll no. 53). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 53 House 108 2004-03-10T22:42:24Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll053.xml 2004-03-10 16:55:28 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Watt. (consideration: CR H976-981; text: CR H976) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:55:28 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Watt.(consideration: CR H976-981; text: CR H976) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 17:42:24 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 249 (Roll no. 53). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 53 House 108 2004-03-10T22:42:24Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll053.xml 2004-03-10 17:42:24 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 53 House 108 2004-03-10T22:42:24Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll053.xml 2004-03-10 17:42:24 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 53 House 108 2004-03-10T22:42:24Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll053.xml 2004-03-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 477 108 HAMDT At the end of the bill (preceding the amendment to the long title), insert the following new section: \ SEC. 5. ACTIONS INVOLVING WEIGHT-LOSS PRODUCTS. \ Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, this Act shall not apply to an action alleging that a product claiming to assist in weight loss caused heart disease, heart damage, primary pulmonary hypertension, neuropsychological damage, or any other complication which may also be generally associated with a person's weight gain or obesity. An amendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that the bill would not apply to civil actions that allege a product claiming to assist in weight loss caused heart disease, heart damage, primary pulmonary hypertension, neuropsychological damage, or any other complication which may be generally associated with a person's weight gain or obesity. 2022-02-03T04:57:33Z 2004-03-10 On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 250 (Roll no. 52). 17:34:50 Roll no. 52 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll52.xml J000032 Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] SHEILA JACKSON-LEE D TX 18 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 108 HR House H 339 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 8 2004-03-10 17:34:50 On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 250 (Roll no. 52). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 52 House 108 2004-03-10T22:34:50Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll052.xml 2004-03-10 16:39:10 Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H974-976, H979-980; text: CR H974) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:39:10 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX).(consideration: CR H974-976, H979-980; text: CR H974) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 17:34:50 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 52 House 108 2004-03-10T22:34:50Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll052.xml 2004-03-10 17:34:50 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 52 House 108 2004-03-10T22:34:50Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll052.xml 2004-03-10 17:34:50 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 250 (Roll no. 52). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 52 House 108 2004-03-10T22:34:50Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll052.xml 2004-03-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 476 108 HAMDT Amendment sought to prohibit civil lawsuits by a food manufacturer or seller or trade association against an individual for consumption of a qualified product. An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit lawsuits by a food manufacturer or seller or trade association against an individual. 2022-02-03T04:57:33Z 2004-03-10 On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A008) Failed by voice vote. 16:38:54 J000032 Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] SHEILA JACKSON-LEE D TX 18 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 108 HR House H 339 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 7 2004-03-10 16:38:54 On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A008) Failed by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:26:13 Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H973-974, text: CR H973) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:26:13 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX).(consideration: CR H973-974, text: CR H973) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 16:38:54 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 16:38:54 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A008) Failed by voice vote. Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 475 108 HAMDT At the end of the bill (preceding the amendment to the long title), insert the following new section: \ SEC. 5. ACTIONS BY YOUNG CHILDREN AGAINST SELLERS THAT MARKET TO YOUNG CHILDREN. \ Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, this Act shall not apply to an action brought by, or on behalf of, a person injured at or before the age of 8, against a seller that, as part of a chain of outlets at least 20 of which do business under the same trade name (regardless of form of ownership of any outlet), markets qualified products to minors at or under the age of 8. An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that the bill would not apply civil actions brought by, or on behalf of, a child or person injured at or before the age of 8, against a seller that is part of a chain with at least 20 outlets, that markets food products to minors 8 years of age or under. 2022-02-03T04:57:33Z 2004-03-10 On agreeing to the Lampson amendment (A007) Failed by voice vote. 16:25:30 L000043 Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-9] NICK LAMPSON D TX 9 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 108 HR House H 339 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 7 2004-03-10 16:25:30 On agreeing to the Lampson amendment (A007) Failed by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:08:54 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Lampson. (consideration: CR H971-972; text: CR H971) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 16:08:54 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Lampson.(consideration: CR H971-972; text: CR H971) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 16:25:30 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 16:25:30 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Lampson amendment (A007) Failed by voice vote. Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 474 108 HAMDT Amendment sought to expand the definitions in the act to exclude any establishment that manufactures or sells meat from downed animals for human consumption from the protections of the bill. An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to change the definition in the bill of a "manufacturer" and "seller" so that it does not apply to meat slaughtering, packing, canning or rendering establishments that manufacture or distribute, for human consumption, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, or horses or other equines, that, at the point of examination and inspection are unable to stand or walk unassisted. 2022-02-03T04:57:33Z 2004-03-10 On agreeing to the Ackerman amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 141 - 276 (Roll no. 51). 16:08:39 Roll no. 51 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll51.xml A000022 Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] GARY ACKERMAN D NY L. 5 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 108 HR House H 339 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 8 2004-03-10 16:08:39 On agreeing to the Ackerman amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 141 - 276 (Roll no. 51). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 51 House 108 2004-03-10T21:08:39Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll051.xml 2004-03-10 14:43:38 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Ackerman. (consideration: CR H964-968, H970-971; text: CR H964) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 14:43:38 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Ackerman.(consideration: CR H964-968, H970-971; text: CR H964) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 16:08:39 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 51 House 108 2004-03-10T21:08:39Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll051.xml 2004-03-10 16:08:39 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Ackerman amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 141 - 276 (Roll no. 51). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 51 House 108 2004-03-10T21:08:39Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll051.xml 2004-03-10 16:08:39 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 51 House 108 2004-03-10T21:08:39Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll051.xml 2004-03-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 473 108 HAMDT Amendment sought to permit civil actions against food manufacturers or sellers who negligently violate federal or state statutes regarding the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, advertisement, labeling, or sale of a food product. An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to permit civil actions against food manufacturers or sellers who "negligently" violate federal or state statutes regarding the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, advertisement, labeling, or sale of a food product. 2022-02-03T04:57:33Z 2004-03-10 On agreeing to the Inslee amendment (A005) Failed by voice vote. 14:43:13 I000026 Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1] JAY INSLEE D WA 1 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 108 HR House H 339 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 7 2004-03-10 14:43:13 On agreeing to the Inslee amendment (A005) Failed by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 14:24:23 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Inslee. (consideration: CR H961-964; text: CR H961) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 14:24:23 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Inslee.(consideration: CR H961-964; text: CR H961) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 14:43:13 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 14:43:13 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Inslee amendment (A005) Failed by voice vote. Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 472 108 HAMDT Amendment sought to permit civil liability suits to be brought in cases related to a food that contains a genetically engineered material unless the labeling for such food bears a statement providing that the food contains such material and the labeling indicates which of the ingredients of the food are or contain such material. An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to permit civil liability suits to be brought in cases related to foods that contain genetically engineered material unless the labeling for such food includes a statement that the food contains genetically engineered material. 2022-02-03T04:57:33Z 2004-03-10 On agreeing to the Andrews amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 129 - 285 (Roll no. 50). 16:00:41 Roll no. 50 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll50.xml A000210 Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] ROBERT ANDREWS D NJ E. 1 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 108 HR House H 339 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 8 2004-03-10 16:00:41 On agreeing to the Andrews amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 129 - 285 (Roll no. 50). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 50 House 108 2004-03-10T21:00:41Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll050.xml 2004-03-10 14:02:43 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Andrews. (consideration: CR H959-961, H969-970; text: CR H959) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 14:02:43 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Andrews.(consideration: CR H959-961, H969-970; text: CR H959) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 16:00:41 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 50 House 108 2004-03-10T21:00:41Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll050.xml 2004-03-10 16:00:41 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 50 House 108 2004-03-10T21:00:41Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll050.xml 2004-03-10 16:00:41 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Andrews amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 129 - 285 (Roll no. 50). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 50 House 108 2004-03-10T21:00:41Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll050.xml 2004-03-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 471 108 HAMDT Amendment sought to limit the provisions of the bill only to cases brought in Federal court. An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to apply the provisions of the bill only to cases brought in federal court. 2022-02-03T04:57:33Z 2004-03-10 On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 261 (Roll no. 49). 15:53:55 Roll no. 49 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll49.xml W000207 Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12] MELVIN WATT D NC 12 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 108 HR House H 339 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 8 2004-03-10 15:53:55 On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 261 (Roll no. 49). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 49 House 108 2004-03-10T20:53:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll049.xml 2004-03-10 13:38:58 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Watt. (consideration: CR H957-959, H969; text: CR H957) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 13:38:58 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Watt.(consideration: CR H957-959, H969; text: CR H957) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 15:53:55 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 49 House 108 2004-03-10T20:53:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll049.xml 2004-03-10 15:53:55 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 49 House 108 2004-03-10T20:53:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll049.xml 2004-03-10 15:53:55 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 261 (Roll no. 49). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 49 House 108 2004-03-10T20:53:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll049.xml 2004-03-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 470 108 HAMDT At the end of the bill (preceding the amendment to the long title), insert the following new section: \ SEC. 5. STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACTIONS. \ Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this Act, this Act does not apply to an action brought by a State agency to enforce a State consumer protection law concerning mislabeling or other unfair and deceptive trade practices. An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section which provides that the bill does not apply to an action brought by a State agency to enforce a State consumer protection law concerning mislabeling or other unfair and deceptive trade practices. 2022-02-03T04:57:33Z 2004-03-10 On agreeing to the Scott (VA) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 241 (Roll no. 48). 15:46:47 Roll no. 48 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll48.xml S000185 Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] Robert Scott D VA C. "Bobby" 3 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 108 HR House H 339 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 8 2004-03-10 15:46:47 On agreeing to the Scott (VA) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 241 (Roll no. 48). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 48 House 108 2004-03-10T20:46:47Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll048.xml 2004-03-10 13:22:38 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Scott (VA). (consideration: CR H955-957, H968-969; text: CR H955) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 13:22:38 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Scott (VA).(consideration: CR H955-957, H968-969; text: CR H955) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 15:46:47 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Scott (VA) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 241 (Roll no. 48). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 48 House 108 2004-03-10T20:46:47Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll048.xml 2004-03-10 15:46:47 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 48 House 108 2004-03-10T20:46:47Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll048.xml 2004-03-10 15:46:47 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 48 House 108 2004-03-10T20:46:47Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll048.xml 2004-03-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 469 108 HAMDT Amendment amends one phrase in the bill's stay provisions in Sec. 3(c) to track language used in the bill's pleading requirements in Sec. 3(d); and replaces Sec. 4(5)(c) with language making it clear that the term "qualified civil liability action" does not include an action brought under the Federal Trade Commission Act or the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to make technical and clarifying changes to the bill. 2022-02-03T04:57:33Z 2004-03-10 On agreeing to the Sensenbrenner amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:22:17 S000244 Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] F. SENSENBRENNER R WI JAMES 5 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 108 HR House H 339 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act 2023-01-15T21:19:40Z 7 2004-03-10 13:22:17 On agreeing to the Sensenbrenner amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 13:10:20 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Sensenbrenner. (consideration: CR H954-955; text: CR H954) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2004-03-10 13:10:20 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Sensenbrenner.(consideration: CR H954-955; text: CR H954) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 13:22:17 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 13:22:17 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Sensenbrenner amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-10 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Placed on Calendar Senate 2004-03-26T05:00:00Z Engrossed in House 2004-03-10T05:00:00Z Reported in House 2004-03-05T05:00:00Z Introduced in House 2003-01-27T05:00:00Z 2004-03-26 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. 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