Fed. Legislation

Press Release From Congressman Ruppersberger
Congressman Cummings' Dec. 20, 2007 Remarks
Congressman Ruppersberger's Letter
HR 4040 Synopsis

Consumer Product Safety Commission Clarifies Requirements of New Children's Product Safety Laws Taking Effect in February 

Congressman Ruppersberger (MD)
Read Congressman Ruppersberger's letter regarding Tax Credits for Lead Hazard Reduction and Abatement in the Related Files section.


Congressman Cummings (MD)
HR. 4040 - "Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act"
Status: Passed by the House under suspension of the rules on Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Synopsis:

• Requires mandatory safety standards for nursery products and after review for toys.
• Requires mandatory third-party testing of children's products
• Requires tracking labels to aid recalls
• Prohibits the sale and export of recalled products
• Improves public notice