US HB4767 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on March 4 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 4 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce 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. Christopher Lee [R-NY] | Rep. Heath Shuler [D-NC] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1692 (Related) 2009-03-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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/4767/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr4767/BILLS-111hr4767ih.pdf |
