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H.R.2480 / 111th Congress

Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-313.

Official summary

Version 49 · Public Law · Dec 18, 2010

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 28, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2010 - Amends the Fur Products Labeling Act to eliminate the exemption to fur labeling requirements for products containing relatively small amounts of fur.

Exempts from such Act a fur product: (1) the fur of which was obtained from an animal through trapping or hunting; and (2) that is sold by the hunter or trapper in a face to face transaction at a place such as a residence, craft fair, or other location used on a temporary or short term basis where the revenue from the sale is not such person's primary income source.

Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to publish in the Federal Register notice of, and an opportunity to comment on, a review of the Fur Products Name Guide.

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States that budgetary effects of this Act for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D–VA

Committees

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
171 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 111-313.

  2. Became Public Law No: 111-313.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Cleared for White House.

  9. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8605)

  12. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8605)

  13. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  14. Received in the Senate.

  15. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  16. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6194)

  17. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6194)

  18. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2480.

  19. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6194-6196)

  20. Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  21. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 329.

  22. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-571.

  23. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-571.

  24. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  25. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  26. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  27. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  28. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  29. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

  30. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  31. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1200-1201)

  32. Introduced in House

  33. Introduced in House

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