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H.R. 4309 (98th)

A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to approve and distribute to food service operations instructions for removing food which has become lodged in a person's throat.

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Introduced

3 November 1983

Last action

8 November 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Commerce, upon recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to approve and distribute to food service operations instructions for removing food (especially the Heimlich technique) which has become lodged in a person's throat.

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Timeline

  1. 3 November 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 November 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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