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H.R.1587: To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced March 18, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 19, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
70 (23 Democrats, 48 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to exempt off-highway vehicles from children's product lead limits. Defines "off-highway vehicle" as: (1) any motorized vehicle designed to travel on two, three, or four wheels and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering control; and (2) a snowmobile. Allows the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to exempt a specific product or material...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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March 18, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) |