HR 4486
100th Congress
House
Commerce
Accident prevention
Child safety
Children and youth
Consumer protection
Families
Labeling
Product safety
Safety measures
Standards
Toys
Toy Safety and Child Protection Act
Introduced: April 28, 1988
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1