US HB96 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 6 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-01-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 6 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-01-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Dangerous Products Warning Act Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 5 years on any business entity or product supervisor with respect to a product or business practice who knows of a serious danger associated with such product or business practice and knowingly fails within 15 days after discovering such danger to inform an appropriate federal agency in writing, warn affected employees in writing, and inform other affected individuals. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to 1 year on any individual who intentionally discriminates against an employee who informs a federal agency or warns employees of a serious danger associated with a product or business practice.
Title
Dangerous Products Warning Act
Sponsors
Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-01-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
2015-01-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2015-01-06 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E13) |
2015-01-06 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Business ethics
Crime and law enforcement
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Product safety and quality
Worker safety and health
Crime and law enforcement
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Product safety and quality
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/96/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr96/BILLS-114hr96ih.pdf |