Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act
This bill modifies the screening procedures for consumer products moving through ports of entry. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must consult with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to target consumer products in violation of product safety rules, including (1) shipments that are valued below the threshold for the application of duties, (2) shipments from China, and (3) products that may both violate product safety rules and infringe intellectual property rights. The CPSC also must develop information technology systems that support connections to other specified customs control systems.
Further, beginning not later than two years after the date of enactment, the bill requires manufacturers to electronically file certificates of compliance with applicable product safety rules for products intended for entry into the United States.
Finally, the CPSC must hire, train, and assign specified full-time personnel to support the identification and assessment of products in violation of product safety rules at ports of entry.
Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act
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Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act
This bill modifies the screening procedures for consumer products moving through ports of entry. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must consult with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to target consumer products in violation of product safety rules, including (1) shipments that are valued below the threshold for the application of duties, (2) shipments from China, and (3) products that may both violate product safety rules and infringe intellectual property rights. The CPSC also must develop information technology systems that support connections to other specified customs control systems.
Further, beginning not later than two years after the date of enactment, the bill requires manufacturers to electronically file certificates of compliance with applicable product safety rules for products intended for entry into the United States.
Finally, the CPSC must hire, train, and assign specified full-time personnel to support the identification and assessment of products in violation of product safety rules at ports of entry.
What just happenedSep 30, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateSep 30, 2020
- Engrossed in HouseSep 29, 2020
- Reported in HouseSep 24, 2020
- Introduced in HouseAug 28, 2020
- Sep 30, 2020IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Sep 29, 2020FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 29, 2020FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4983-4984)
- Sep 29, 2020Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 29, 2020FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8134.
- Sep 29, 2020FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4983-4988)
- Sep 29, 2020FloorH30300
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Sep 24, 2020CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 437.
- Sep 24, 2020CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-537.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 24, 2020Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-537.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 9, 2020Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 9, 2020Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Aug 28, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Aug 28, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 28, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act
This bill modifies the screening procedures for consumer products moving through ports of entry. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must consult with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to target consumer products in violation of product safety rules, including (1) shipments that are valued below the threshold for the application of duties, (2) shipments from China, and (3) products that may both violate product safety rules and infringe intellectual property rights. The CPSC also must develop information technology systems that support connections to other specified customs control systems.
Further, beginning not later than two years after the date of enactment, the bill requires manufacturers to electronically file certificates of compliance with applicable product safety rules for products intended for entry into the United States.
Finally, the CPSC must hire, train, and assign specified full-time personnel to support the identification and assessment of products in violation of product safety rules at ports of entry.
Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act
This bill modifies the screening procedures for consumer products moving through ports of entry. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must consult with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to target consumer products in violation of product safety rules, including (1) shipments that are valued below the threshold for the application of duties, (2) shipments from China, and (3) products that may both violate product safety rules and infringe intellectual property rights. The CPSC also must develop information technology systems that support connections to other specified customs control systems.
Further, beginning not later than two years after the date of enactment, the bill requires manufacturers to electronically file certificates of compliance with applicable product safety rules for products intended for entry into the United States.
Finally, the CPSC must hire, train, and assign specified full-time personnel to support the identification and assessment of products in violation of product safety rules at ports of entry.