United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8134 — Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Summary

Modifies the screening procedures for consumer products moving through ports of entry. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must consult with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to target consumer products in violation of product safety rules, including (1) shipments that are valued below the threshold for the application of duties, (2) shipments from China, and (3) products that may both violate product safety rules and infringe intellectual property rights. The CPSC also must develop information technology systems that support connections to other specified customs control systems.Further, beginning not later than two years after the date of enactment, the bill requires manufacturers to electronically file certificates of compliance with applicable product safety rules for products intended for entry into the United States.Finally, the CPSC must hire, train, and assign specified full-time personnel to support the identification and assessment of products in violation of product safety rules at ports of entry.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4983-4984)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8134.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4983-4988)

  6. Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 437.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-537.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

  12. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Commerce Asia China Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Consumer Product Safety Commission Customs enforcement Employee hiring Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Intellectual property Product safety and quality Trade restrictions
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8134 do?
Modifies the screening procedures for consumer products moving through ports of entry. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must consult with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to target consumer products in violation of product safety rules, including (1) shipments that are valued below the threshold for the application of duties, (2) shipments from China, and (3) products that may both violate product safety rules and infringe intellectual property rights. The CPSC also must develop information technology systems that support connections to other specified customs control systems.Further, beginning not later than two years after the date of enactment, the bill requires manufacturers to electronically file certificates of compliance with applicable product safety rules for products intended for entry into the United States.Finally, the CPSC must hire, train, and assign specified full-time personnel to support the identification and assessment of products in violation of product safety rules at ports of entry.
Who sponsors HR 8134?
HR 8134 is sponsored by Janice Schakowsky (D).
What is the current status of HR 8134?
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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