H.R. 1587 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend the lead prohibition provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for certain off-highway vehicles, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1587 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 18, 2009, sponsored by Denny Rehberg with 70 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 70
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Amends the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to exempt off-highway vehicles from children's product lead limits. Defines "off-highway vehicle" as: (1) any motorized vehicle designed to travel on two, three, or four wheels and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering control; and (2) a snowmobile.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Denny Rehberg (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 47 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 18, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (Mar 19, 2009)
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