United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 4759 — Consumer Food and Product Safety Information Act of 2012

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

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This bill died with 112th 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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Summary

Consumer Food and Product Safety Information Act of 2012 - Requires the head of each federal product safety enforcement agency to design and implement a public information plan to use agency and media resources to provide information to the public concerning: (1) the role of the agency in ensuring product safety, (2) steps consumers can take to enhance their safety while using regulated products, (3) product recalls, and (4) additional information to enhance consumer safety. Requires such plan to include procedures for developing and distributing product safety information to the public. Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish: (1) a clearinghouse to collect and distribute product recall and safety information to government entities and the public, (2) a toll-free number for such information, and (3) a public website to provide recall information to the public.Requires the head of each enforcement agency to issue: (1) national public service announcements that contain information on the public safety role of the agency, available resources, and product safety information; and (2) posters and other printed material on the public safety role of the agency.Sets forth requirements for product recall notifications and quarterly reporting.Requires any manufacturer or distributor of a product who voluntarily initiates a product recall as a result of safety concerns to provide notice of such recall to the relevant enforcement agency within 10 days.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4759 do?
Consumer Food and Product Safety Information Act of 2012 - Requires the head of each federal product safety enforcement agency to design and implement a public information plan to use agency and media resources to provide information to the public concerning: (1) the role of the agency in ensuring product safety, (2) steps consumers can take to enhance their safety while using regulated products, (3) product recalls, and (4) additional information to enhance consumer safety. Requires such plan to include procedures for developing and distributing product safety information to the public. Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish: (1) a clearinghouse to collect and distribute product recall and safety information to government entities and the public, (2) a toll-free number for such information, and (3) a public website to provide recall information to the public.Requires the head of each enforcement agency to issue: (1) national public service announcements that contain information on the public safety role of the agency, available resources, and product safety information; and (2) posters and other printed material on the public safety role of the agency.Sets forth requirements for product recall notifications and quarterly reporting.Requires any manufacturer or distributor of a product who voluntarily initiates a product recall as a result of safety concerns to provide notice of such recall to the relevant enforcement agency within 10 days.
Who sponsors HR 4759?
HR 4759 is sponsored by John Lewis (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4759?
This bill died with 112th 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.
Where can I track HR 4759?
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