United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

HR 3170 — Safe Cribs Act of 2019

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Safe Cribs Act of 2019 This bill makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, or otherwise distribute crib bumpers. Crib bumpers are generally padded materials inserted around the inside of a crib and intended to prevent the crib occupant from becoming trapped in any part of the crib's openings.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of HR 3170 includes new sponsors and removes references to certain items, specifically a mesh crib liner. This change clarifies what is included and excluded from the bill's provisions regarding crib safety. The practical effect of this amendment is to provide a more precise definition of the safety standards for crib accessories covered by the bill.

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3170 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3170 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> Union Calendar No.
162 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3170 To prohibit the manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribution in commerce, or importation into the United States of any crib bumper, and for other purposes.
3170 [Report No.
116-205] To prohibit the manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribution in commerce, or importation into the United States of any crib bumper, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To prohibit the manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribution in commerce, or importation into the United States of any crib bumper, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce September 13, 2019 Additional sponsors:
Ms.
Brownley of California, Mr.
Cohen, Mrs.
Dingell, Mr.
Soto, Ms.
Blunt Rochester, Mr.
DeFazio, Ms.
Underwood, and Ms.
Lofgren September 13, 2019 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] [For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on June 10, 2019] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To prohibit the manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribution in commerce, or importation into the United States of any crib bumper, and for other purposes.
and (2) includes a padded crib bumper, a supported and unsupported vinyl bumper guard, a mesh crib liner, and vertical crib slat covers.
(2) includes a padded crib bumper, a supported and unsupported vinyl bumper guard, and vertical crib slat covers;
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and (3) does not include a non-padded mesh crib liner.
Union Calendar No.
162 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
R.
3170 [Report No.
116-205] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To prohibit the manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribution in commerce, or importation into the United States of any crib bumper, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ September 13, 2019 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

  5. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  6. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  7. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-205.

  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-205.

  12. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3170 do?
Safe Cribs Act of 2019 This bill makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, or otherwise distribute crib bumpers. Crib bumpers are generally padded materials inserted around the inside of a crib and intended to prevent the crib occupant from becoming trapped in any part of the crib's openings.
Who sponsors HR 3170?
HR 3170 is sponsored by Kelly, Robin L. (Democratic), Rush, Bobby L. (Democratic), Brownley, Julia (Democratic), Cohen, Steve (Democratic), Dingell, Debbie (Democratic), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Blunt Rochester, Lisa (Democratic), DeFazio, Peter A. (Democratic), Underwood, Lauren (Democratic), Lofgren, Zoe (Democratic), and Schakowsky, Janice D. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3170?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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