US HB2908 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-09-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Testimonial Free Speech Act of 2011 - Prohibits any federal official or employee from restricting the dissemination of a testimonial containing a consumer's actual perception of the mitigative, preventive, or curative properties of any food or dietary supplement based on the consumer's experience with that food or dietary supplement. Declares that a person is not violating federal law if such person disseminates a testimonial that he or she reasonably believed is covered by this Act. Applies this Act to the dissemination of a testimonial by the manufacturer of a food or dietary supplement for purposes of marketing.

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Title

Testimonial Free Speech Act of 2011

Sponsors

Rep. Ron Paul [R-TX]

History

DateChamberAction
2011-09-20HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2011-09-13HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2011-09-13HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1608)

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