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H.R. 607 (118th)

Booster Seat Safety Act

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Introduced

27 January 2023

Last action

27 January 2023 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

Subjects

Transport

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11 June 2024

Transport

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Summary

Booster Seat Safety Act This bill addresses labeling requirements and testing standards for booster seats used in motor vehicles. Specifically, the bill requires labels on booster seats to include the minimum recommended age (4 years) and weight (40 pounds) for a child to use the seat. It also requires that a label on a car seat or combination car seat list the maximum weight and height limits of the seat, as well as a recommendation to continue using the seat until the child exceeds the listed limits. Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) must either establish a minimum height recommendation for booster seats or a method for manufacturers to use to determine a minimum height recommendation. Once the minimum height or method is established, booster seat labels must also contain the minimum height recommendation. The NHTSA must also establish a standard for side-impact crash tests for booster seats and provide guidelines for creating a testing dummy that approximates a six-year old child for such crash tests. Further, the NHTSA must study systems for tethering child restraint systems in vehicles and make recommendations about using or modifying tether systems to maximize child safety.

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Timeline

  1. 27 January 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  2. 27 January 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 January 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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