H.R. 989 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
H.R. 989 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 12, 2007, sponsored by Dan Boren with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Innocent Sellers Fairness Act - Exempts a lawful seller from liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products, unless the claimant proves one or more of the following non-sale activities by the seller: (1) the seller was the manufacturer of the product; (2) the seller participated in the design of the product; (3) the seller participated…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Boren (D-OK). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 61 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (Feb 13, 2007)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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