H.R. 339 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
H.R. 339 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 27, 2003, sponsored by Ric Keller with 119 co-sponsors. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 119
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act - Shields the manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a food or non-alcoholic beverage product intended for human consumption from civil liability, relating to consumption of such products, in Federal or State court, unless the plaintiff proves that the product was not in compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements at the time of sale.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ric Keller (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 110 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2003
- Passed the HouseMar 10, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463. (Mar 26, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 10, 2004 · Passed276–139
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 10, 2004
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 10, 2004
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 10, 2004
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 10, 2004
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 10, 2004
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 10, 2004
- Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption ActHouse · Mar 10, 2004
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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