S. 3896 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Access to Button Cell Batteries Act of 2010
S. 3896 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Sep 29, 2010, sponsored by Carte Goodwin.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 29, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Access to Button Cell Batteries Act of 2010 - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to promulgate a standard requiring that electronic product button cell battery compartments be secured so as to reduce access to such batteries by children three years of age or younger. Defines a "button cell battery" as a battery that is 32 millimeters or less in diameter.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7804) (Sep 29, 2010)
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