US HB272 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 12 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed materials 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 and paper-based printed material from the lead limit in such Act.
Sponsors
| Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE] | Rep. Spencer Bachus [R-AL] | Rep. Roscoe Bartlett [R-MD] | Rep. Bob Goodlatte [R-VA] |
| Rep. Ron Paul [R-TX] | Rep. Reid Ribble [R-WI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. |
| 2011-01-12 | House | 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/112th-congress/house-bill/272/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr272/BILLS-112hr272ih.pdf |
