American Home Fire Safety Act

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Bill Number

HR 4233

Introduced

Apr 28, 2004

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Administrative procedure Commerce Consumer Product Safety Commission Emergency Management Fire prevention Flammable materials Furniture industry Government Operations and Politics Independent regulatory commissions Law Product safety Standards Textile fabrics

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Summary

American Home Fire Safety Act - Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate, as final consumer product safety standards under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), specified fire safety standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles.

Makes certain CPSA promulgation requirements inapplicable to the standards required to be promulgated by this Act.

Actions

May 6, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Apr 28, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 28, 2004

Introduced in House

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