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H.Res. 494 (109th)

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 554) to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

17 October 2005

Last action

18 October 2005 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 554) to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity.

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Timeline

  1. 17 October 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 October 2005

    Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 103.

    Source: Calendars

  3. 17 October 2005

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 554 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  4. 17 October 2005

    Reported

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-249, by Mr. Gingrey.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 October 2005

    Reported

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-249, by Mr. Gingrey.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 October 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 October 2005

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 114 (Roll no. 524). (text: CR H8885)

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 October 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 114 (Roll no. 524).(text: CR H8885)

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 October 2005

    Floor

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8885-8888)

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 October 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 494.

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 October 2005

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8888)

    Source: Floor

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Versions

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 18 October 2005

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  • Passed House without amendment

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  • Reported in House (text)

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  • Reported in House (PDF)

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  • Reported to House without amendment

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  • Introduced in House

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