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Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. Bill TextTo amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances. 5/20/2008--Introduced. Kid-Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to require each manufacturer of a chemical substance distributed in commerce to submit to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): (1) a statement certifying that the substance meets required safety standards or that there is insufficient data to make such determination; and (2) all reasonably available information concerning the substance not previously submitted. Requires manufacturers to update such information at least every three years or at any time new information becomes available on a substance's toxicity. Requires manufacturers to provide chemical safety information upon the Administrator's request.Prohibits the manufacture, importation, or distribution in commerce of a chemical substance if the Administrator [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill TextA bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances. 5/20/2008--Introduced. Kid-Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to require each manufacturer of a chemical substance distributed in commerce to submit to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): (1) a statement certifying that the substance meets required safety standards or that there is insufficient data to make such determination; and (2) all reasonably available information concerning the substance not previously submitted. Requires manufacturers to update such information at least every three years or at any time new information becomes available on a substance's toxicity. Requires manufacturers to provide chemical safety information upon the Administrator's request.Prohibits the manufacture, importation, or distribution in commerce of a chemical substance if the Administrator [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill TextTo require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a plan to reduce the total amount of packaging used on consumer products in the United States. 6/19/2008--Introduced. Packaging Reduction Act of 2008 - Establishes a national consumer product packaging reduction goal to reduce the total amount of packaging used on consumer products in the United States to an amount that is at least 30 percent below the amount used on the date of enactment of this Act. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and implement a plan to meet the national packaging reduction goal within 10 years after enactment of this Act that includes methods of meeting the goal and methods of measuring the plan's effectiveness.
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Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6870-6871) Bill TextA bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish an award program to honor achievements in nanotechnology, and for other purposes. 7/16/2008--Introduced. Nanotechnology Innovation and Prize Competition Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to award prizes to eligible persons for achievement in one or more applications of nanotechnology for: (1) improvement of the environment, consistent with Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); (2) development of alternative energy that has the potential to lessen the dependence of the United States on fossil fuels; (3) improvement of human health, consistent with regulations promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); and (4) development of consumer products. Describes an eligible person as an individual who is: (1) a citizen or legal resident of the United States; (2) a member of a group that includes U.S. citizens or legal residents;[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/17/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. Bill TextTo require the Secretary of Commerce to establish an award program to honor achievements in nanotechnology, and for other purposes. 7/30/2008--Introduced. Nanotechnology Innovation and Prize Competition Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to award prizes to eligible persons for achievement in one or more applications of nanotechnology for: (1) improvement of the environment, consistent with Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); (2) development of alternative energy that has the potential to lessen the dependence of the United States on fossil fuels; (3) improvement of human health, consistent with regulations promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); (4) development of consumer products; and (5) advancement in the field of nanoelectronics. Describes an eligible person as an individual who is: (1) a citizen or legal resident of the United States; (2) a member of a group that [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/29/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10074-10075) Bill Text
A bill to improve research on health hazards in housing, to enhance the capacity of programs to reduce such hazards, to require outreach, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Became Public Law No: 110-140. Bill TextAn Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. 12/19/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 – Title I: Energy Security Through Improved Vehicle Fuel Economy - Subtitle A: Increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards - Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act - (Sec. 102) Amends federal transportation law to instruct the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary in this title) to prescribe separate average fuel economy standards for passenger and for non-passenger automobiles for model years 2011-2030. Repeals the current requirement that the average fuel economy [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8041-8042) Bill TextA bill to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces. 8/1/2008--Introduced. Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) expand the definitions of the crimes of transporting and selling or receiving stolen goods to include thefts having an aggregate value of $5,000 or more during any 12-month period; (2) modify the crime of fraud involving access devices to include the Universal Product Code label as an access device; and (3) set forth provisions to prevent sales of illegally obtained goods in a physical or online retail marketplace and to grant enforcement powers to states to obtain injunctive and other relief against persons engaged in organized retail crime.Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and, if appropriate, amend federal sentencing guidelines for persons convicted of offenses [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/29/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10074-10075) Bill Text
A bill to improve research on health hazards in housing, to enhance the capacity of programs to reduce such hazards, to require outreach, and for other purposes.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Business, Consumers, Crime prevention, Criminal justice, Executive departments, Fraud, Identification devices, Injunctions, Labeling, Larceny, Law, Organized crime, Receiving stolen goods, Retail trade, Sentencing guidelines, U.S. Sentencing Commission
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8041-8042) Bill TextA bill to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces. 8/1/2008--Introduced. Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) expand the definitions of the crimes of transporting and selling or receiving stolen goods to include thefts having an aggregate value of $5,000 or more during any 12-month period; (2) modify the crime of fraud involving access devices to include the Universal Product Code label as an access device; and (3) set forth provisions to prevent sales of illegally obtained goods in a physical or online retail marketplace and to grant enforcement powers to states to obtain injunctive and other relief against persons engaged in organized retail crime.Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and, if appropriate, amend federal sentencing guidelines for persons convicted of offenses [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/17/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. Bill TextTo require the Secretary of Commerce to establish an award program to honor achievements in nanotechnology, and for other purposes. 7/30/2008--Introduced. Nanotechnology Innovation and Prize Competition Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to award prizes to eligible persons for achievement in one or more applications of nanotechnology for: (1) improvement of the environment, consistent with Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); (2) development of alternative energy that has the potential to lessen the dependence of the United States on fossil fuels; (3) improvement of human health, consistent with regulations promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); (4) development of consumer products; and (5) advancement in the field of nanoelectronics. Describes an eligible person as an individual who is: (1) a citizen or legal resident of the United States; (2) a member of a group that [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6870-6871) Bill TextA bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish an award program to honor achievements in nanotechnology, and for other purposes. 7/16/2008--Introduced. Nanotechnology Innovation and Prize Competition Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to award prizes to eligible persons for achievement in one or more applications of nanotechnology for: (1) improvement of the environment, consistent with Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); (2) development of alternative energy that has the potential to lessen the dependence of the United States on fossil fuels; (3) improvement of human health, consistent with regulations promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); and (4) development of consumer products. Describes an eligible person as an individual who is: (1) a citizen or legal resident of the United States; (2) a member of a group that includes U.S. citizens or legal residents;[...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill TextTo require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a plan to reduce the total amount of packaging used on consumer products in the United States. 6/19/2008--Introduced. Packaging Reduction Act of 2008 - Establishes a national consumer product packaging reduction goal to reduce the total amount of packaging used on consumer products in the United States to an amount that is at least 30 percent below the amount used on the date of enactment of this Act. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and implement a plan to meet the national packaging reduction goal within 10 years after enactment of this Act that includes methods of meeting the goal and methods of measuring the plan's effectiveness.
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Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill TextA bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances. 5/20/2008--Introduced. Kid-Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to require each manufacturer of a chemical substance distributed in commerce to submit to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): (1) a statement certifying that the substance meets required safety standards or that there is insufficient data to make such determination; and (2) all reasonably available information concerning the substance not previously submitted. Requires manufacturers to update such information at least every three years or at any time new information becomes available on a substance's toxicity. Requires manufacturers to provide chemical safety information upon the Administrator's request.Prohibits the manufacture, importation, or distribution in commerce of a chemical substance if the Administrator [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. Bill TextTo amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consumers to toxic chemical substances. 5/20/2008--Introduced. Kid-Safe Chemicals Act of 2008 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to require each manufacturer of a chemical substance distributed in commerce to submit to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): (1) a statement certifying that the substance meets required safety standards or that there is insufficient data to make such determination; and (2) all reasonably available information concerning the substance not previously submitted. Requires manufacturers to update such information at least every three years or at any time new information becomes available on a substance's toxicity. Requires manufacturers to provide chemical safety information upon the Administrator's request.Prohibits the manufacture, importation, or distribution in commerce of a chemical substance if the Administrator [...] show full description
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products, Reformulated gasoline, Refrigeration, Refuse as fuel, Rescission of appropriated funds, Research and development, Research and development facilities, Research centers, Research grants, Restrictive trade practices, Road construction, Rural affairs, Rural economic development, School buildings, School health programs, Science policy, Securities, Senate, Service stations, Small business, Soil pollution, Solar energy, Solid wastes, South Asia, Standards, State and local government, State laws, Storm drains, Subsidies, Sustainable development, Swimming pools, Synthetic fuel, Tax credits, Tax deductions, Taxation, Technological innovations, Technology, Technology assessment, Technology transfer, Telecommunication, Telecommuting, Trade, Traffic congestion, Traffic engineering, Transportation, Transportation planning, Travel, Trucks, United Kingdom, Venture capital, Waste reduction, Water conservation, Water pollution, Water pollution control, Water quality, Water resources, West 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Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Became Public Law No: 110-140. Bill TextAn Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. 12/19/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 – Title I: Energy Security Through Improved Vehicle Fuel Economy - Subtitle A: Increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards - Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act - (Sec. 102) Amends federal transportation law to instruct the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary in this title) to prescribe separate average fuel economy standards for passenger and for non-passenger automobiles for model years 2011-2030. Repeals the current requirement that the average fuel economy [...] show full description
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