S.374: A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide regulatory relief to small and family-owned businesses.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about commerce
  • Introduced Feb. 4, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2009

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to allow a secondhand seller to sell, offer for sale, or distribute a product or substance that is not in conformity with a consumer product safety rule relating to lead in children's products or to currently-required labeling for children's products. Defines "secondhand seller" to include: (1) a consignment or thrift shop; (2) an individual who uses the Internet, a yard sale, or other casual means; or...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb. 4, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)

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