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Import Safety Act of 2007

Introduced: July 19, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Jul 20, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1585)
Jul 19, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Jul 19, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 19, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 19, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Import Safety Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase civil monetary penalties for introducing into interstate commerce or delivering for introduction into interstate commerce food that is adulterated.

Authorizes additional appropriations for the examination by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of processed food and toothpaste which is being imported or offered for import into the United States.

Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to: (1) increase fines for knowing and willful violations of prohibited acts related to consumer product safety standards; and (2) establish separate fines for offenses that result in death.

Authorizes additional appropriations for inspection of toys imported or offered for import into the United States.

What's happening now July 20, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1585)

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1