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HR 3831 105th Congress House

Children's Sleepwear Safety Act of 1998

Official title: To provide that children's sleepwear shall be manufactured in accordance with stricter flammability standards.

Introduced: May 12, 1998 See on congress.gov
Commerce Administrative procedureChild safetyClothing industryConsumer Product Safety Commission
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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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May 26, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
May 12, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
May 12, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 26, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Children's Sleepwear Safety Act of 1998 - Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a rule amending its Flammable Fabrics Act standards to revoke specified amendments to standards for the flammability of children's sleepwear. Declares that no statute or Executive order shall apply regarding the promulgation of the amendment prescribed by this Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 5
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Sep 25, 1998
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jul 30, 1998
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 23, 1998
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 4, 1998
SANDLIN, MAX
· Jun 4, 1998
FROST, MARTIN
· May 22, 1998
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · May 12, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3831: Children's Sleepwear Safety Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3831/
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"H.R. 3831: Children's Sleepwear Safety Act of 1998." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3831/.
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