H.R. 554 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
H.R. 554 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006), the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 2, 2005, sponsored by Ric Keller with 85 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 85
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act of 2005 - Prohibits new and dismisses pending civil actions by any person against a manufacturer, marketer, distributor, advertiser, or seller of food or a trade association for any injury related to a person's accumulated acts of consumption of food and weight gain, obesity, or any associated health condition, excluding actions alleging: (1) a breach of express contract or expre…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act of 2005
Sponsor
Ric Keller (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 82 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2005
- Passed the HouseOct 19, 2005
- 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. 254. (Oct 21, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Oct 19, 2005 · Passed306–120
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Oct 19, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Oct 19, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Oct 19, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Oct 19, 2005
- Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption ActHouse · Oct 19, 2005
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- H.R. 3650: Federal Judiciary Emergency Special Sessions Act of 2005
- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
- S. 539: Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
- S. 642: Support our Scouts Act of 2005
- S. 653: A bill for the relief of the family of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 800: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 1070: Constitution Restoration Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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