H.R.1563: To require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced April 2, 2003
  • Latest Major Action April 10, 2003

Bill Cosponsors

133 (111 Democrats, 23 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Requires engine coolant or antifreeze sold after January 1, 2004, that is manufactured after July 1, 2003, and that contains more than ten percent ethylene glycol, to include denatonium benzoate at a minimum of 30 parts per million (or other equally effective aversive agent) as a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable. Requires a manufacturer or packager of such product to maintain records of compliance with this Act. Declares that any...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
April 2, 2003

Introduced in the House by Gary L. Ackerman (D-N.Y.)

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