H.R. 4040 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
H.R. 4040 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Nov 1, 2007, sponsored by Bobby L. Rush with 106 co-sponsors. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 1, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 106
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 110-314
What it does
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 - Title I: Children's Product Safety - (Sec. 101) Treats as a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) any children's product (a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger) containing more than specified amounts of lead.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bobby L. Rush (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 98 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 1, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2007
- Passed the SenateMar 6, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentAug 6, 2008
- Became lawAug 14, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-314. (Aug 14, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On the Conference Report
Senate · Jul 31, 2008 · Conference Report Agreed to89–3 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Conference Report
House · Jul 30, 2008 · Passed424–1 - On Motion to Instruct Conferees
House · Jun 25, 2008 · Passed415–0 - On Motion to Instruct Conferees
House · May 14, 2008 · Passed405–0 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Mar 6, 2008 · Bill Passed79–13 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 19, 2007 · Passed407–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Consumer Product Safety Modernization ActHouse · Dec 19, 2007
- A bill to establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products…Senate · Mar 6, 2008
- Consumer Product Saftey Commission Reform ActHouse · May 14, 2008
- Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform ActHouse · Jun 25, 2008
- Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform ActHouse · Jul 30, 2008
- A bill to establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products…Senate · Jul 31, 2008
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