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H.R.2183

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Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007

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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5/7/2007--Introduced.
Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007 - Prohibits new, and requires dismissal of pending, civil actions by any person against a manufacturer, marketer, distributor, advertiser, or seller of food, or a trade association, for any injury related to a person's accu... moreSee Full Bill Text

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October 14, 2007 Obesity: Will A Bill to Ban Obesity-Related Lawsuits Ever Pass?

Note from Connie: I'm not sure if you’ve heard about the Common Sense Consumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183), but if you haven't, you should read this intriguing editorial about it from Virginian-Pilot columnist Kerry Dougherty. SUGAR SHOCK! ...

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May 06, 2007 Bill Action: Introduced: HR 2183: To prevent legislative and ...

Dan Boren [D-OK] introduced HR 2183: To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, ...

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May 06, 2007 HR 2183, To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from ...

HR 2183 would 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 ...

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