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- H.R.1692
H.R.1692: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit in such Act.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced March 24, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (2 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act to exempt ordinary books from the lead limits on children's products. Defines "ordinary books" as books published on paper or cardboard, printed by conventional publishing methods, intended to be read, and lacking inherent play value.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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| March 24, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) |