Commonsense Consumption Act of 2003
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 17, 2003)
Commonsense Consumption Act of 2003 - Declares that a qualified civil liability action may not be brought in any Federal or State court, and that any pending qualified civil liability action shall be dismissed immediately by the relevant court. Defines a qualified civil liability action as a civil action brought by any person against a manufacturer or seller of a food, or a trade association, for damages or injunctive relief based on a claim of injury resulting from weight gain or obesity. Specifies actions which shall not count as qualified civil liability actions, including an action regarding the sale of a food which is adulterated.
What just happenedOct 16, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Oct 16, 2003Committee
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts. Hearings held.
Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee - Jul 17, 2003IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 17, 2003IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9595-9596)
- Jul 17, 2003IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate