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H.R. 417 (98th)

A bill to provide that ionization smoke detectors shall bear a label specifying that they contain radioactive materials.

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Introduced

3 January 1983

Last action

2 February 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Sponsors

Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

3 June 2026

Summary

Makes it unlawful for any person (other than a common carrier) engaged in the packing, labeling or distribution of any ionization smoke detection device to distribute any such device which does not bear a specified health warning. Makes a violation of this Act an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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