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H.R.1977: Drywall Safety Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced April 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 21, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
58 (42 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Drywall Safety Act of 2009 - Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to: (1) study drywall that was imported from China from 2004 through 2007 and used in U.S. residences; and (2) initiate a proceeding on whether a consumer product safety standard regulating drywall materials is necessary. Requires the CPSC to: (1) designate drywall containing over 5% organic compounds by weight as a product with a product defect which...
(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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April 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) |