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- H.R.1910
H.R.1910: Fairness in Product Liability Act of 1993
About This Bill
- Introduced April 28, 1993
- Latest Major Action May 3, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
152 (49 Democrats, 103 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fairness in Product Liability Act of 1993 - Declares that this Act governs any product liability action brought in any State or Federal court against a manufacturer or product seller for harm caused by a product, but supersedes State law only to the extent that State law applies to an issue covered by this Act. Lists specific laws not superseded, including provisions regarding vaccine injury. Makes a product seller liable to a claimant for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| April 28, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by James Roy Rowland (D-Ga.) |