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Protecting Protein Production and Consumer Access Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6883| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2020
Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (13)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Protein Production and Consumer Access Act of 2020 This bill 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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Timeline
May 15, 2020
Introduced in House
May 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 15, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal preemptionFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingInfectious and parasitic diseasesMeatState and local government operationsWorker safety and health

Protecting Protein Production and Consumer Access Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6883| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2020
Protecting Protein Production and Consumer Access Act of 2020 This bill 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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Timeline
May 15, 2020
Introduced in House
May 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 15, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (13)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal preemptionFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingInfectious and parasitic diseasesMeatState and local government operationsWorker safety and health