HR 4212 · 112th Congress · Commerce

Drywall Safety Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-03-19· Sponsored by Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 112-266.(2013-01-14)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2013-01-01
Roll #657
Yea 378Nay 37
Democrats
183 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
195 Yea·37 Nay
PassedHouse · 2013-01-01
Roll #657
Yea 378Nay 37
Democrats
183 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
195 Yea·37 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Contaminated Drywall Safety Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should insist that: (1) China, which has ownership interests in the companies that manufactured and exported contaminated drywall to the United States, have the companies meet with U.S. government representatives about remedying affected homeowners; and (2) such companies comply with any related U.S. court decisions. Treats such contaminated drywall as a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and as an imminent hazard under the Consumer Product Safety Act. Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate rules for: (1) the exemption of certain drywall determined to be non-hazardous, and (2) the identification and disposal of contaminated drywall. Subjects a person who fails to comply with the requirements of this Act to specified penalties under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.…

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Cosponsors (19)

8 Democrats11 Republicans