An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to permit civil actions against food manufacturers or sellers who "negligently" violate federal or state statutes regarding the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, advertisement, labeling, or sale of a food product.
Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA)Description
Amendment sought to permit civil actions against food manufacturers or sellers who negligently violate federal or state statutes regarding the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, advertisement, labeling, or sale of a food product.
Text
Offered
Section 4(5)(A), insert after “knowingly and willfully” the following: “or negligently”.
Legislative Activity
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House amendment offered
March 10, 2004
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House amendment offered
March 10, 2004
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Inslee amendment (A005) Failed by voice vote.
March 10, 2004 • 2:43 PM
Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
March 10, 2004 • 2:43 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Inslee.(consideration: CR H961-964; text: CR H961)
March 10, 2004 • 2:24 PM
Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Inslee. (consideration: CR H961-964; text: CR H961)
March 10, 2004 • 2:24 PM
On agreeing to the Inslee amendment (A005) Failed by voice vote.
March 10, 2004 • 2:43 PM