US HB2420 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on May 14 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-05-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Environmental Design of Electrical Equipment Act (EDEE) Act - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 to establish uniform national standards for the use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, cadmium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in electroindustry products manufactured after July 1, 2010. Defines "electroindustry product" as any product or equipment that is used to facilitate the transmission, distribution, or control of electricity, or that uses electricity for arc welding, lighting, signaling protection and communication, medical imaging, or electrical motors and generators.

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Title

Environmental Design of Electrical Equipment Act (EDEE) Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-05-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
2009-05-14 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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