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]
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.
Title
Testimonial Free Speech Act of 2011
Sponsors
Rep. Ron Paul [R-TX] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-09-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2011-09-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2011-09-13 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1608) |
Subjects
Commerce
Consumer affairs
First Amendment rights
Food industry and services
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Marketing and advertising
Consumer affairs
First Amendment rights
Food industry and services
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Marketing and advertising
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2908/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2908/BILLS-112hr2908ih.pdf |