H.R. 1118 - Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
- Sponsor:
- Blake Farenthold
- Summary:
- To prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
H.R. 1118 — 115th Congress (2017–2018)
- Summary
- To prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product.
- Other Titles
- Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
- Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
- Innocent Sellers Fairness Act
- Sponsor
- Blake Farenthold
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Law
- Civil actions and liability
- Evidence and witnesses
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Manufacturing
- Product safety and quality
- Retail and wholesale trades
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 2/16/2017 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 2/16/2017 2/16/2017 Introduced in House 2/16/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 2/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. 3/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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