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H.R. 1563 (108th)

To require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable.

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Introduced

2 April 2003

Last action

10 April 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Sponsors

Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], DANA ROHRABACHER, Barbara Lee, Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Zoe Lofgren, Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-35], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Raúl Grijalva, Anna Eshoo, Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Betty McCollum, Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Ed Case, Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], DAVID PRICE, Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

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Summary

Requires engine coolant or antifreeze sold after January 1, 2004, that is manufactured after July 1, 2003, and that contains more than ten percent ethylene glycol, to include denatonium benzoate at a minimum of 30 parts per million (or other equally effective aversive agent) as a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable. Requires a manufacturer or packager of such product to maintain records of compliance with this Act. Declares that any manufacturer, distributor, recycler, or seller of an automotive product required by this Act to contain an aversive agent shall not be liable (except for willful or wanton misconduct) for personal injury, death, or property damage that results from compliance with this Act. Declares this Act inapplicable to: (1) the sale of a motor vehicle that contains engine coolant or antifreeze; or (2) wholesale containers of engine coolant or antifreeze containing 55 gallons or more of engine coolant or antifreeze.

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 April 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 April 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

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