S.Amdt. 1605Senate109th Congress (2005-2007)

To make clear that the bill does not apply to actions commenced by the Attorney General to enforce the Gun Control Act.

What it does: Replaces “or” through line 16 with new text
Submitted July 27, 2005

What it changes

1 change to S. 397

Replaces text

The Congressional Record cuts off the end of this amendment, so some changes may be missing.

  1. Replaces “or” through line 16 with new text

    ReplacesPage 10, lines 5–16Printed page

    Struck: or …

    Inserted: (v) an action for death, physical injuries or property damage resulting directly from a defect in design or manufacture of the product, when used as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable manner, except that where the discharge of the product was caused by a volitional act that constituted a criminal offense then such act shall be considered the sole proximate cause of any resulting death, personal injuries or property damage; or

    Original wording

    On page 10, line 5, strike “or” and all that follows through line 16 and insert the following:

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As printed

On page 10, line 5, strike “or” and all that follows through line 16 and insert the following:

(v) an action for death, physical injuries or property damage resulting directly from a defect in design or manufacture of the product, when used as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable manner, except that where the discharge of the product was caused by a volitional act that constituted a criminal offense then such act shall be considered the sole proximate cause of any resulting death, personal injuries or property damage; or

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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1605 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

July 29, 2005

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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1605 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

July 29, 2005

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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9395)

July 29, 2005

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Amendment SA 1605 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

July 29, 2005

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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9217-9222; text as modified: CR S9222)

July 28, 2005

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Senate amendment submitted

July 27, 2005

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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1605 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Craig.

July 27, 2005

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Amendment SA 1605 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Craig. (consideration: CR S9087; text: CR S9087) To make clear that the bill does not apply to actions commenced by the Attorney General to enforce the Gun Control Act.

July 27, 2005

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