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- H.R.2715
H.R.2715: To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 12, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(Sec. 1) Amends the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to apply the limit on lead content in children's products only to product's manufactured after the effective date of the limit. Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to grant an exception to such lead limit for a specific product, class of product, material, or component part if CPSC determines that: (1) it is not practicable or technologically feasible to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2715.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 683).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 112-28.
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| Aug. 1, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) |