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HR 1723 102th Congress House

Toy Safety and Child Protection Act

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

Introduced: May 1, 1991 See on congress.gov
Commerce Accident preventionAdministrative procedureConsumer protectionFamilies
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ImportsLabelingProduct safetySafety measuresStandardsToys
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) 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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Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 22, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Apr 11, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 11, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 22, 1991

Referred to the 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 regulation 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.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 4 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 9, 1992
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · May 21, 1991
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 1, 1991
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Apr 24, 1991
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· Apr 11, 1991
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Apr 11, 1991
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