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H.R. 8134 (116th)

Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act

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Introduced

28 August 2020

Last action

30 September 2020 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Jeff Duncan

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

28 May 2025

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Summary

Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act This bill 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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Timeline

  1. 28 August 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 August 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 August 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 September 2020

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 September 2020

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 September 2020

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 437.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 24 September 2020

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 September 2020

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  9. 29 September 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 29 September 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 29 September 2020

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 29 September 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 29 September 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 September 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 30 September 2020

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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