At the end of the bill, add the following new section: \ SEC. __. STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACTIONS. \ Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this Act, this Act does not apply to an action brought by a State agency to enforce a State consumer protection law concerning mislabeling or other unfair and deceptive trade practices.

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Amendment Number
594
Description
At the end of the bill, add the following new section: \ SEC. __. STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACTIONS. \ Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this Act, this Act does not apply to an action brought by a State agency to enforce a State consumer protection law concerning mislabeling or other unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 109-249 to exempt State law enforcement actions from the impact of the legislation to ensure that Attorneys General and State agencies can enforce State consumer protection laws concerning mislabeling or other unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Congress
109
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 19, 2005
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Scott (VA) amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 234 (Roll no. 531).
Latest Action Time
12:44:52
Submitted Date
Oct 19, 2005
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Dec 5, 2020
Amendment 594 — Informed