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H.R.727: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products subject to such Act.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2001
- Latest Major Action Dec. 4, 2002
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) to provide that low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products and shall be subject to Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations.Declares that this Act supersedes any State law or requirement regarding such vehicles more stringent than Federal law or requirements.States that, for purposes of Federal motor vehicle safety standards, a low-speed electric bicycle as defined by CPSA shall not be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 107-5.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
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Mr. Stearns moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 727.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 1 (Roll no. 27).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 107-319.
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| Feb. 27, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) |