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H.R. 937 (97th)

A bill to provide that ionization smoke detectors containing any radioactive isotope shall be considered banned hazardous substances subject to the prohibitions of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

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Introduced

19 January 1981

Last action

6 February 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7]

Subjects

Environment

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3 June 2026

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Summary

Provides that any ionization smoke detector containing any radioactive isotope shall be considered a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

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Timeline

  1. 19 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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