To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to confirm the Consumer Product Safety Commission's jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 499

Introduced

Feb 7, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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Topics

Administrative procedure Child safety Commerce Consumer Product Safety Commission Crime and Law Enforcement Families Firearms Firearms injuries Government Operations and Politics Health Independent regulatory commissions Law Product safety Safety measures Standards

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Summary

Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to initiate a rulemaking establishing a consumer product safety standard for handgun locks.

Actions

Mar 14, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Feb 7, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 7, 2001

Introduced in House

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