HR 791 · 96th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to provide that ionization smoke detectors containing any radioactive isotope shall be considered banned hazardous substance subject to the prohibitions of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

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

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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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] Bans smoke detectors containing any radioactive isotope under the prohibitions of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Makes such smoke detectors and manufacturers of such detectors subject to the provisions of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats