H.R. 2715 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2715 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Aug 1, 2011, sponsored by Mary Bono Mack with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 1, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 112-28
What it does
(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 technologicall…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mary Bono Mack (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 1, 2011
- Passed the HouseAug 1, 2011
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentAug 5, 2011
- Became lawAug 12, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-28. (Aug 12, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Aug 1, 2011 · Passed421–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
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