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CPSC Reform Act of 2008
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| S.2663 (110th Congress) - CPSC Reform Act | Status: Introduced |
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Mark L. Pryor [D, AR]Committees:
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The bill, which was introduced February, 25, 2008, discussed the need for full, public disclosure of the manufacturing and selling of a product, including those that have been recalled. [1] The four main topics of the bill include: children protection, enhancing recall actions, increasing resources and effectiveness as well as strengthening penalties and enforcement. [2]
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Senate Action
Senate Record Vote (37)
March 04, 2008
On the Motion to Table (Motion To Table DeMint Amdt. No. 4095 )
On the Motion to Table
On the Motion to Table
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 56% - Motion to Table Agreed to
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
57
Ayes
39
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 47 | 8 | 2 |
| Nays | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Abst. | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: CPSC Reform Act of 2008
- Chamber: U.S. Senate
- Roll call number: 37
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. Senate record vote 37, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 Senate Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Kill a House-passed measure with less stringent consumer product safety rules than a Senate committee alternative. March 4. (57-39)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
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References
- ↑ CPSC Reform Act on CPSC Reform Act.
- ↑ Senate passes CPSC Reform Act on Senate passes CPSC Reform Act (S. 2663).
