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HR 2486 106th Congress House

Infant Crib Safety Act

Official title: To provide for infant crib safety, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 2, 1999 See on congress.gov
Commerce Child safetyCivil actions and liabilityConsumer educationFamilies
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Fines (Penalties)Furniture industryHotels, motels, etc.InfantsInjunctionsLawLease and rental servicesLegal feesProduct safetyStandards
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 21, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Jul 12, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jul 12, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 21, 1999

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Infant Crib Safety Act - Makes it unlawful for any commercial user to: (1) manufacture, sell, or contract to sell any full-size or non full-size crib which is unsafe for any infant; or (2) sell, contract to sell or resell, lease, sublet, or otherwise place in the stream of commerce any such crib which is not new and is unsafe for any infant. Makes it unlawful for any lodging facility to offer or provide such an unsafe crib. Presumes as unsafe a crib which does not conform to specified standards in the Code of Federal Regulations and the American Society for Testing Materials Voluntary Standards, with an exception.

Authorizes a fine and injunction against violators of this Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 6
D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Nov 10, 1999
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Nov 2, 1999
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· Oct 26, 1999
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Oct 20, 1999
GREENWOOD, JAMES
· Jul 12, 1999
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 12, 1999
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jul 12, 1999
SANDLIN, MAX
· Jul 12, 1999
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jul 12, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2486: Infant Crib Safety Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2486/
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"H.R. 2486: Infant Crib Safety Act." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2486/.
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H.R. 2486, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2486/.
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