An amendment in the nature of a substitute, consisting of the text of H.R. 2174 as passed by the House, with addition of language providing a fine of not more than $10,000 and/or 3 years imprisonment for persons who intentionally cause serious injury by tampering with a consumer product, its container, or label. It also provides a fine of up to $25,000 and/or five years imprisonment for knowingly communicating false information that a consumer product has been tainted. Both provisions deal with interstate commerce.

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Amendment Number
398
Description
An amendment in the nature of a substitute, consisting of the text of H.R. 2174 as passed by the House, with addition of language providing a fine of not more than $10,000 and/or 3 years imprisonment for persons who intentionally cause serious injury by tampering with a consumer product, its container, or label. It also provides a fine of up to $25,000 and/or five years imprisonment for knowingly communicating false information that a consumer product has been tainted. Both provisions deal with interstate commerce.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 29, 1983
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Sep 29, 1983
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 10, 2021
Amendment 398 — Informed