To declare water hoses containing lead to be banned hazardous substances.

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Bill Number

HR 3542

Introduced

Sep 17, 2007

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Administrative procedure Commerce Consumer Product Safety Commission Consumer protection Defective products Environmental Protection Government Operations and Politics Independent regulatory commissions Law Lead Product safety Standards Water Resources Development Water supply

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Summary

Declares any water hose that contains more than 15 parts per billion lead to be a banned hazardous product within the meaning of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Authorizes the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to revise such standard to a lower level it determines can be achieved, based on the best available scientific and technical information.

Actions

Sep 17, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Sep 17, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 17, 2007

Introduced in House

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