US Congress House Bill 5920 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 29 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-07-29 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Toxic Metals Protection Act of 2010 - Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of any children's product containing specified levels of antimony, barium, cadmium, or chromium. Defines a "children's product" as a product designed or intended to be worn or used by a child 12 years of age or younger and sold or distributed at retail. Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish a measurement standard for antimony, barium, cadmium, or chromium that is comparable to the measurement standard currently used. Sets forth: (1) factors to determine whether a product is designed or intended for wear or use by such children; and (2) penalties for violations of such prohibition.

Toxic Metals Protection Act of 2010

Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-07-29		Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

HB4428 (Related) 2010-01-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
SB2975 (Related) 2010-02-02 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5920/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr5920/BILLS-111hr5920ih.pdf