Dangerous Products Warning Act
Latest action · Jun 9, 2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 10, 2014
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Dangerous Products Warning Act - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 5 years on any business entity or product supervisor with respect to a product or business practice who knows of a serious danger associated with such product or business practice and knowingly fails within 15 days after discovering such danger to inform an appropriate federal agency in writing, warn affected employees in writing, and inform other affected individuals. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to 1 year on any individual who intentionally discriminates against an employee who informs a federal agency or warns employees of a serious danger associated with a product or business practice.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 9, 2014Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Apr 10, 2014Introduced in House
- Apr 10, 2014Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2615 | A bill to establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. | Related bill | Jul 16, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 10, 2014Introduced in House
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