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Latest Action: 08/31/2008 - Cleared for White House. Bill TextTo establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 3/6/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) CPSC Reform Act - (Sec. 3) Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to authorize appropriations: (1) to carry out the Act and any other provision of law the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is authorized or directed to carry out; (2) for the office of Inspector General; (3) to make capital improvements to the research, development, and testing facility of the CPSC; and (4) for research into safety issues related to the use of nanotechnology in consumer products. (Sec. 4) Requires the CPSC, subject to the availability of appropriations, to increase by at least 500 the number of its full-time employees and by at least 50 the number of its port-of-entry and overseas production facility inspectors. Requires [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill TextTo amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency funds. 2/6/2007--Introduced. Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) set forth criminal penalties for fraud in the provision of benefits or the procurement of property or services in connection with a major disaster or emergency declared under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974; and (2) increase criminal penalties for engaging in wire, radio, television, or mail fraud during and in relation to a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency. Directs the U. S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate or amend sentencing guidelines to provide for increased penalties for persons convicted of fraud or theft offenses in connection with a declared emergency or major disaster.
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Latest Action: 01/07/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency funds. 1/7/2008--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for: (1) knowingly falsifying, concealing, or covering up by any trick, scheme, or device any material fact; or (2) making any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation, or making or using any false writing or document in any matter involving any benefit authorized, transported, transmitted, transferred, disbursed, or paid in connection with a major disaster or emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1207) Bill TextTo provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. 6/5/2007--Introduced. National Digital Television Consumer Education Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require retail distributors of television receiving equipment (TVs) to place adjacent to each unit displayed for sale a consumer alert in English and Spanish that the TV has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna. Imposes similar requirements on sellers that use direct mail, catalog, or electronic means such as the Internet. Requires broadcaster public service announcements about the deadline for termination of analog TV broadcasting and the equipment options for consumers following such termination. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a DTV Transition Federal Advisory Committee to educate the public about the [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the increase in rates of postage for standard mail that went into effect on May 14, 2007. 5/16/2007--Introduced. Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the increase in standard mail postage rates that went into effect on May 14, 2007, may have a very detrimental impact on small and large businesses, especially mail-order businesses.
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Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction Bill TextTo amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced. Amends federal postal law to make cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and roll-your-own-tobacco nonmailable. Requires tobacco products attempted to be mailed to be disposed of as the Postal Service directs. Provides a civil penalty for each mailing violation.
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Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-711. Bill TextTo amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes. 6/12/2008--Reported to House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Amends federal postal law to make cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and roll-your-own-tobacco nonmailable. Requires tobacco products attempted to be mailed to be disposed of as the Postal Service directs. Provides a civil penalty for each mailing violation. Authorizes the Postal Service, on evidence satisfactory to the Postal Service that any person is, for commercial or moneymaking purposes, engaged in the sending of such matter, to: (1) refuse to accept any mailing from that person or his representative unless the person or his representative establishes to the satisfaction of the postmaster that the mailing does not contain such matter; and (2) order the person to cease and desist from mailing such matter. Authorizes civil actions [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-711. Bill TextTo amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes. 6/12/2008--Reported to House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Amends federal postal law to make cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and roll-your-own-tobacco nonmailable. Requires tobacco products attempted to be mailed to be disposed of as the Postal Service directs. Provides a civil penalty for each mailing violation. Authorizes the Postal Service, on evidence satisfactory to the Postal Service that any person is, for commercial or moneymaking purposes, engaged in the sending of such matter, to: (1) refuse to accept any mailing from that person or his representative unless the person or his representative establishes to the satisfaction of the postmaster that the mailing does not contain such matter; and (2) order the person to cease and desist from mailing such matter. Authorizes civil actions [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 08/31/2008 - Cleared for White House. Bill TextTo establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 3/6/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) CPSC Reform Act - (Sec. 3) Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to authorize appropriations: (1) to carry out the Act and any other provision of law the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is authorized or directed to carry out; (2) for the office of Inspector General; (3) to make capital improvements to the research, development, and testing facility of the CPSC; and (4) for research into safety issues related to the use of nanotechnology in consumer products. (Sec. 4) Requires the CPSC, subject to the availability of appropriations, to increase by at least 500 the number of its full-time employees and by at least 50 the number of its port-of-entry and overseas production facility inspectors. Requires [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction Bill TextTo amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced. Amends federal postal law to make cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and roll-your-own-tobacco nonmailable. Requires tobacco products attempted to be mailed to be disposed of as the Postal Service directs. Provides a civil penalty for each mailing violation.
Also tagged in: Broadband, Business, Communications, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumer education, Consumers, Electronic commerce, Electronics, English language, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Government information, Government paperwork, Government publicity, Labeling, Manufacturing industries, Public service advertising, Recycling of waste products, Retail trade, Signs and signboards, Solid wastes, Spanish language, Technology, Telecommunication, Television, Television advertising, Television broadcasting
Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1207) Bill TextTo provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. 6/5/2007--Introduced. National Digital Television Consumer Education Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require retail distributors of television receiving equipment (TVs) to place adjacent to each unit displayed for sale a consumer alert in English and Spanish that the TV has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna. Imposes similar requirements on sellers that use direct mail, catalog, or electronic means such as the Internet. Requires broadcaster public service announcements about the deadline for termination of analog TV broadcasting and the equipment options for consumers following such termination. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a DTV Transition Federal Advisory Committee to educate the public about the [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the increase in rates of postage for standard mail that went into effect on May 14, 2007. 5/16/2007--Introduced. Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the increase in standard mail postage rates that went into effect on May 14, 2007, may have a very detrimental impact on small and large businesses, especially mail-order businesses.
Also tagged in: Business, Communications, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumers, Criminal justice, Deceptive advertising, Disaster relief, Emergency management, Fines (Penalties), Fraud, Government contractors, Government procurement, Larceny, Public contracts, Sentencing guidelines, Subcontractors, Telecommunication, Telemarketing
Latest Action: 01/07/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency funds. 1/7/2008--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for: (1) knowingly falsifying, concealing, or covering up by any trick, scheme, or device any material fact; or (2) making any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation, or making or using any false writing or document in any matter involving any benefit authorized, transported, transmitted, transferred, disbursed, or paid in connection with a major disaster or emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Business, Communications, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumers, Criminal justice, Deceptive advertising, Disaster relief, Emergency management, Fines (Penalties), Fraud, Government contractors, Government procurement, Larceny, Public contracts, Sentencing guidelines, Subcontractors, Telecommunication, Telemarketing
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill TextTo amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency funds. 2/6/2007--Introduced. Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) set forth criminal penalties for fraud in the provision of benefits or the procurement of property or services in connection with a major disaster or emergency declared under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974; and (2) increase criminal penalties for engaging in wire, radio, television, or mail fraud during and in relation to a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency. Directs the U. S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate or amend sentencing guidelines to provide for increased penalties for persons convicted of fraud or theft offenses in connection with a declared emergency or major disaster.
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