S 2663 · 110th Congress · Commerce

CPSC Reform Act

Introduced 2008-02-25· Sponsored by Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: See also H.R.4040.(2008-03-06)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 2008-03-06
Roll #41
Yea 79Nay 13

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] CPSC Reform Act - Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to authorize appropriations to carry out the Act and for other purposes. Creates or modifies provisions relating to personnel and Commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), public disclosure of information, and rulemaking procedures. Requires third party certification of, and provides for tracking and record keeping regarding, children's products. Modifies provisions relating reporting of substantial product hazards and corrective action plans. Requires manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and importers to identify each other. Modifies provisions relating to prohibited acts, penalties, preemption, and sharing of information with federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies. Requires certain manufacturers or distributors to post an escrow or proof of insurance to cover recalls. Allows enforcement by state attorneys general and provides public and private sector whistleblower protections. Bans children's products containing lead and lowers the allowable lead content in paint. Requires a study of preventable injuries and deaths of minority children related to consumer products. Requires a cost-b…

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Cosponsors (10)

8 Democrats2 Republicans