S.2663 - CPSC Reform Act

A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: CPSC Reform Act as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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03/30/08
Proposed safety legislation causes controversy

Section 31 of S. 2663, Garage Door Opener Standard, has come under scrutiny by some manufacturers for its language — particularly: “...all automatic garage ...

Source: Professional Door Dealer, AZ
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03/16/08
United States: Antitrust & Federal Regulation: Senate Passes ...

On March 6, 2008, the US Senate passed S. 2663, the most ambitious reauthorization and amendment to the Consumer Product Safety Act and related statutes ...

Source: Mondaq News Alerts (subscription), UK
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03/12/08
The Empower Eliot Spitzer Bill

But to accomplish this purpose, the CPSC Reform Act of 2008 (S. 2663), sponsored by Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), launches a strange new experiment that turns ...

Source: American Spectator
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03/11/08
Senators Obama and Cardin Applaud Passage of Amendment to ...

... Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Reform Act (S. 2663), which would provide consumers with comprehensive information about recalled products. ...

Source: All American Patriots (press release), Sweden
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03/11/08
Senator Barack Obama Secures Provision to Increase Accountability ...

... amendment to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Reform Act (S. 2663), which would help improve government regulation of imported products. ...

Source: All American Patriots (press release), Sweden
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03/08/08
Senate OKs Tougher Overseas Toy Checks

... independent and privately owned third parties. Information on the House bill, HR 4040, and the Senate bill, S. 2663, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov.

Source: Quad City Times, IA
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03/07/08
CPSC Reform Act passes

The Act (S.2663) is the government’s first major update of US consumer product laws in nearly 20 years. The House of Representatives’ version of the upgrade ...

Source: Occupational Health Safety
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03/06/08
A Looming Congressional Threat To Small Business

S. 2663, "a bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of ...

Source: GOPUSA, TX
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03/06/08
Senate OKs Tougher Overseas Toy Checks

... independent and privately owned third parties. Information on the House bill, HR 4040, and the Senate bill, S. 2663, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov.

Source: Quad City Times, IA
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03/06/08
Senate OKs Tougher Overseas Toy Checks

... independent and privately owned third parties. Information on the House bill, HR 4040, and the Senate bill, S. 2663, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov.

Source: North County Times, CA
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03/06/08
Senate passes bill to toughen inspections of toys made overseas ...

On the Net: Information on the House bill, HR 4040, and the Senate bill, S. 2663, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov.

Source: Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck, ND
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03/06/08
Senate Passes Major CPSC Reform Bill

Mark Pryor, D-Ark., said passage of the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act of 2008, S.2663, requires testing of children's products, ...

Source: Occupational Health Safety, TX
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03/06/08
Senate passes bill to toughen inspections of toys made overseas

... swallowing a toy containing the substance. Information on the House bill, HR 4040, and the Senate bill, S. 2663, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov.

Source: WKBT, WI
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03/06/08
Consumer Groups Applaud Senate on Passage of Strong Bi-Partisan ...

The Consumer Product Safety Reform Act, S. 2663 as passed, will do the following: increase CPSC’s budget over the next seven years to $155 million; ...

Source: National Ledger
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03/05/08
Senate OKs Tougher Overseas Toy Checks

... against employers,'' the statement said. Information on the House bill, HR 4040, and the Senate bill, S. 2663, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov.

Source: Guardian, UK
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03/05/08
New Bill Threatens Small Businesses

The legislation, S. 2663, “a bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the ...

Source: NewsMax.com, FL
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03/05/08
Senate OKs tougher overseas toy checks

The Senate bill is S. 2663. They can be accessed at http://thomas.loc.gov. The Miami Herald is pleased to provide this opportunity to share information, ...

Source: MiamiHerald.com, FL
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03/05/08
Senate passes bill to toughen inspections of toys made overseas

... by independent and privately owned third parties. Information on the House bill, HR 4040, and the Senate bill, S. 2663, can be found at thomas.loc.gov.

Source: San Diego Union Tribune, United States
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03/05/08
Lead-Tainted Toys Prompt Senate Action

``If there had been a database,'' she said, that would have ``made treating him a lot easier.'' The House bill is HR 4040. The Senate bill is S. 2663. ...

Source: Guardian, UK
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03/05/08
Senate OKs Tougher Overseas Toy Checks

... independent and privately owned third parties. Information on the House bill, HR 4040, and the Senate bill, S. 2663, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov.

Source: Auburn Citizen, NY
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03/05/08
A Looming Congressional Threat to Small Business

S. 2663, “a bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of ...

Source: Earthtimes
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03/05/08
Lead-tainted toys prompt Senate action

"If there had been a database," she said, that would have "made treating him a lot easier." The House bill is HR 4040. The Senate bill is S. 2663. ...

Source: San Jose Mercury News,  USA
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03/05/08
Lead-Tainted Toys Prompt Senate Action

"If there had been a database," she said, that would have "made treating him a lot easier." The House bill is HR 4040. The Senate bill is S. 2663. ...

Source: Dateline Alabama, AL
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03/04/08
CPSC: A Database With Bad Data for Consumers

Jim DeMint (R-SC), that would have substituted the more targeted and effective House version (HR 4040) for the current S. 2663. ...

Source: Manufacturers' Blog, DC
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03/04/08
C4CC Calls on Senate to Regulate All Additives to Children's Toys

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has offered an amendment to S. 2663 that has been criticized by consumers and scientists for exposing children to untested ...

Source: Earthtimes, UK
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03/04/08
Senate must side with consumers

The legislation, S. 2663, is a necessary response to the recent tragedies involving retail products that have upset consumer confidence in the things we buy ...

Source: Palm Beach Post,  United States
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03/03/08
Retailers Welcome Increased CPSC Funding But Say Legislation Would ...

The Senate voted 86-1 Monday night to formally begin debate on S. 2663, the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008, sponsored by Senator Mark Pryor, ...

Source: PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria
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03/03/08
C4CC Asks Consumer Product Safety Commission to Test Chemicals

Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) intends to offer an amendment to S. 2663 that would ban DINP and effectively require toy manufacturers to use less-tested ...

Source: Earthtimes, UK
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03/03/08
Retailers Welcome Increased CPSC Funding But Say Legislation Would ...

The Senate voted 86-1 Monday night to formally begin debate on S. 2663, the Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008, sponsored by Senator Mark Pryor, ...

Source: Earthtimes, UK
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03/03/08
Consumer Product Safety Bill May Need a Recall

The House unanimously approved a comprehensive regulation bill (HR 4040) in December, and the Senate is expected to vote this week on its bill, S. 2663, ...

Source: Hawaii Reporter, HI
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