US HB1692 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 16-2)
Status: Introduced on March 24 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 24 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limits on children's products. Defines "ordinary books" as books published on paper or cardboard, printed by conventional publishing methods, intended to be read, and lacking inherent play value.
Title
To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act.
Sponsors
| Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] | Rep. Kevin Brady [R-TX] | Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX] | Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] |
| Rep. Ben Chandler [D-KY] | Rep. Howard Coble [R-NC] | Rep. Mike Coffman [R-CO] | Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE] |
| Rep. Jim Gerlach [R-PA] | Rep. Bart Gordon [D-TN] | Sen. Cynthia Lummis [R-WY] | Rep. Patrick McHenry [R-NC] |
| Rep. Ron Paul [R-TX] | Rep. Todd Platts [R-PA] | Rep. Mark Souder [R-IN] | Rep. Todd Tiahrt [R-KS] |
| Rep. Zach Wamp [R-TN] | Rep. Robert Wittman [R-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. | |
| 2009-03-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Same As/Similar To
HB4767 (Related) 2010-03-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Books and print media
Child safety and welfare
Commerce
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Product safety and quality
Child safety and welfare
Commerce
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Product safety and quality
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1692/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1692/BILLS-111hr1692ih.pdf |
