HR 2486
106th Congress
House
Commerce
Child safety
Civil actions and liability
Consumer education
Families
Fines (Penalties)
Furniture industry
Hotels, motels, etc.
Infants
Injunctions
Law
Lease and rental services
Legal fees
Product safety
Standards
Infant Crib Safety Act
Introduced: July 12, 1999
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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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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