H.R.322 - Dangerous Products Warning Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the protection of the general public, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Dangerous Products Warning Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the protection of the general public, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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1/19/2011--Introduced.Dangerous Products Warning Act - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 5 years on any business entity or product supervisor with respect to a product or business practice who knows of a serious danger associated with such produc

Official Summary

1/19/2011--Introduced.Dangerous Products Warning Act - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 5 years on any business entity or product supervisor with respect to a product or business practice who knows of a serious danger associated with such product or business practice and knowingly fails within 15 days after discovering such danger to inform an appropriate federal agency in writing, warn affected employees in writing, and inform other affected individuals. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to 1 year on any individual who intentionally discriminates against an employee who informs a federal agency or warns employees of a serious danger associated with a product or business practice.

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04/21/12
The unlearned lessons of the BP disaster | Government In The Lab

We need legislation — as proposed by Representative John Conyers, HR 322 — establishing that it is a crime for corporations to recklessly endanger the lives of workers or consumers. 4. Deepwater drilling disasters are ...

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04/21/12
The unlearned lessons of the BP disaster | Government In The Lab

We need legislation — as proposed by Representative John Conyers, HR 322 — establishing that it is a crime for corporations to recklessly endanger the lives of workers or consumers. 4. Deepwater drilling disasters are ...

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04/21/12
The unlearned lessons of the BP disaster | Government In The Lab

We need legislation — as proposed by Representative John Conyers, HR 322 — establishing that it is a crime for corporations to recklessly endanger the lives of workers or consumers. 4. Deepwater drilling disasters are ...

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