H.R. 1977 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Drywall Safety Act of 2009
H.R. 1977 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 2, 2009, sponsored by Robert Wexler with 58 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
- Apr 2, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Wexler (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 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. (Apr 21, 2009)
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