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H.R. 615 (111th)

Antifreeze Bittering Act of 2009

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Introduced

21 January 2009

Last action

22 January 2009 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

14 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Antifreeze Bittering Act of 2009 - Requires engine coolant or antifreeze that is manufactured six months after the enactment of this Act, and that contains more than 10% ethylene glycol, to include denatonium benzoate at a minimum of 30 parts per million and a maximum of 50 parts per million as a bittering agent so as to render the coolant or antifreeze unpalatable. Requires a coolant or antifreeze manufacturer to maintain records of compliance with this Act. Limits the liability of manufacturers, distributors, recyclers, or sellers of engine coolant or antifreeze who are in compliance with the requirements of this Act for personal and property loss or damage to the environment that results from the inclusion of denatonium benzoate in any coolant or antifreeze. 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. 21 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 January 2009

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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