United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6883 — Protecting Protein Production and Consumer Access Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Exempts meat processing facilities from liability for any act or omission relating to harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this prohibition does not apply with respect to acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or conscious and flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Law Cardiovascular and respiratory health Civil actions and liability Emergency medical services and trauma care Federal preemption Food industry and services Food supply, safety, and labeling Infectious and parasitic diseases Meat State and local government operations Worker safety and health
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6883 do?
Exempts meat processing facilities from liability for any act or omission relating to harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this prohibition does not apply with respect to acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or conscious and flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.
Who sponsors HR 6883?
HR 6883 is sponsored by Vicky Hartzler (R).
What is the current status of HR 6883?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 6883?
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