Christen O'Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act of 2016
Latest action · Sep 22, 2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 22, 2016
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Christen O'Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act of 2016
This bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a rule requiring warning labels for equestrian helmets that are not approved safety helmets under ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) International standards for horse sports and horseback riding. The rule must be treated as a consumer product safety rule under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must make grants available for states, local governments, or tax-exempt nonprofit organizations to carry out education and awareness campaigns on proper equestrian helmet selection for riders and the dangers of nonapproved headgear.
The bill does not apply to polo, horse racing, or rodeo helmets.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 22, 2016.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CT | Elizabeth H. Esty | Original | Sep 22, 2016 |
| D-CT | John B. Larson | Original | Sep 22, 2016 |
| D-DE | John C. Carney, Jr. | Original | Sep 22, 2016 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 22, 2016Introduced in House
- Sep 22, 2016Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commerce.
Text 1
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- Sep 22, 2016Introduced in House
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