H.R. 4212 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Drywall Safety Act of 2012
H.R. 4212 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 19, 2012, sponsored by E. Scott Rigell with 19 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 112-266
What it does
Drywall Safety Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Commerce should insist that: (1) the government of China, which has ownership interests in the companies that manufactured and exported problematic drywall to the United States, facilitate a meeting between the companies and U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
E. Scott Rigell (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2012
- Passed the HouseSep 19, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2013
- Became lawJan 14, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-266. (Jan 14, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Jan 1, 2013 · Passed378–37
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Drywall Safety ActHouse · Jan 1, 2013
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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