H. Res. 494
109th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 554) to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers,…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 554) to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or con… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 554) to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity.
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Agreed to (House)
Oct 18, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 18, 2005
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 114 (Roll no. 524). (text: CR H8885)
Oct 18, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8888-8889)
Oct 18, 2005
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 494 the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gingrey demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislativve day.
Oct 18, 2005
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8888)
Oct 18, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 494.
Oct 18, 2005
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8885-8888)
Oct 17, 2005
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 103.
Oct 17, 2005
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 554 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Oct 17, 2005
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-249, by Mr. Gingrey.
Oct 17, 2005
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2005 | House · vote #524 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 310–114 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 554 (Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act of 2005).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 494: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 554) to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-494/
"H. Res. 494: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 554) to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-494/.
H. Res. 494, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-494/.
[H. Res. 494: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 554) to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims of injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-494/)