S. 1660 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act
S. 1660 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Sep 10, 2009, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 10, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 111-199
What it does
Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to establish formaldehyde emission standards for hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, and particleboard sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured in the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 10, 2009
- Passed the SenateJun 14, 2010
- Passed the HouseJun 23, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentJun 25, 2010
- Became lawJul 7, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-199. (Jul 7, 2010)
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