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HR 4486 100th Congress House

Toy Safety and Child Protection Act

Official title: A bill to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to require the labeling of certain toys.

Introduced: May 18, 1988 See on congress.gov
Commerce Accident preventionChild safetyChildren and youthConsumer protection
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FamiliesLabelingProduct safetySafety measuresStandardsToys
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
May 9, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.
Apr 28, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 28, 1988
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 9, 1988

Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Toy Safety and Child Protection Act - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a consumer product safety standard requiring cautionary labeling warning of any dangers to children of specific ages for any children's toy which: (1) is manufactured for sale, offered for sale, distributed in commerce, or imported into the United States; and (2) includes a small part, as defined by the Commission. Sets forth labeling requirements.

Requires the Commission to establish such standard, and rules implementing the requirements of such standard, by January 1, 1989.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
FROST, MARTIN
· Jun 28, 1988
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 18, 1988
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4486: Toy Safety and Child Protection Act. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-4486/
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