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A bill to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of children's products that contain lead, and for other purposes. 10/3/2007--Introduced. Bans as a hazardous substance within the meaning of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act any children's product containing more than the specified amounts of lead. Defines the term "children's product" to mean any consumer product marketed for use by children under age six, or whose substantial use by children under age six is foreseeable. Sets forth standards for the amount of lead that may be in such products over time. Authorizes the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to revise the standards to any lower amount of lead that CPSC determines is feasible to achieve. Requires CPSC to review and revise the standards to require the lowest amount of lead that is feasible to achieve five years after this Act's enactment.Requires children's products that are electronic devices [...]

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  • 10/04/2007 - Star Print ordered on on the bill.
  • 10/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.2132 Introduced in Senate10/07/2007