HR 790 · 96th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to provide that ionization smoke detectors shall bear a label specifying that they contain radioactive materials.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the distribution in commerce of any ionization smoke detector unless such device bears a label which: (1) includes a recognized symbol indicating the presence of radioactive material; and (2) bears the following statement: "This device contains radioactive material which may be hazardous to your health if ingested or improperly disposed."…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (18)

16 Democrats2 Republicans