H.R. 3182 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021
H.R. 3182 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 13, 2021, sponsored by Tony Cárdenas with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 13, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 117-126
What it does
Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 20 21 This bill makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, or distribute crib bumpers or inclined sleepers for infants. Specifically, inclined sleepers for infants are those designed for an infant up to one year old and have an inclined sleep surface of greater than 10 degrees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tony Cárdenas (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2021
- Passed the HouseJun 23, 2021
- Passed the SenateMay 3, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentMay 11, 2022
- Became lawMay 16, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-126. (May 16, 2022)
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- H.R. 7352: PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022
- H.R. 5313: Reese's Law
- S. 4900: SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022
- H.R. 1766: FTC Collaboration Act of 2021
- H.R. 4877: One Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance Act of 2021
- S. 169: ARTS Act
- S. 1617: Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act
- H.R. 5796: Patents for Humanity Act of 2022
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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