Lead Exposure Reduction Act of 1994

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Introduced

1 April 1993

Last action

22 July 1994 · Floor

Status

Returned to Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 486.

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Lead Abatement Title II: Miscellaneous Title III: Authorization of Appropriations Lead Exposure Reduction Act of 1993 - Title I: Lead Abatement - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the importing, manufacturing, processing, or distribution in commerce of certain products containing more than a specified percentage of lead. Directs the Administrator to: (1) ban the manufacture, importation, processing, sale, and distribution in commerce of lead solders commonly used in plumbing systems; and (2) restrict the sale and display of lead solders not commonly used in such systems. Prohibits the sale or distribution in commerce of packaging or products if they include any additive to which lead has been intentionally introduced. Exempts certain products from lead content requirements, including: (1) paint used by artists; and (2) products used for medical purposes, radiation protection or shielding, or in the mining industry to determine the presence of noble metals. Requires the Administrator to promulgate a list of lead-containing products that may present a health or environmental risk, specify the maximum concentration of lead found in such products, and promulgate labeling requirements. Prohibits: (1) placing in a landfill or incinerating lead-acid batteries; and (2) the disposal of such batteries other than by recycling in accordance with this Act. Requires used batteries to be delivered to specified entities and establishes battery acceptance requirements. Makes it unlawful to sell a battery that does not bear a label setting forth lead content and recycling information. Requires the Administrator to: (1) study and report to the Congress on the recycling and disposal of small sealed consumer lead-acid batteries; and (2) publish a rule to regulate such batteries or a determination that regulations are not needed. Directs the Administrator to require States receiving grants for lead inspections at covered schools and day care facilities to conduct inspections to detect lead-based paint and dust which contains a dangerous level of lead. Requires school or day care personnel and parents of children attending facilities where lead is present to be given risk disclosure information. Establishes requirements for renovations of such facilities. Requires the Administrator to make grants to States for inspecting such facilities. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, to establish protocols, criteria, and minimum performance standards for laboratory analysis of lead in blood and a program to certify blood analysis laboratories. Requires the Administrator to appoint a Coordinator for Lead Activities. Directs the Administrator to award grants to institutions of higher education for establishing Centers for the Prevention of Lead Poisoning. Title II: Miscellaneous - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a food to be adulterated if the packaging used for such food contains lead that has been intentionally introduced or if the incidental presence of lead exceeds specified percentages. Requires the Secretary to establish standards and testing procedures with respect to lead in ceramic and crystal wares as necessary to make food that contacts such wares unadulterated. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations to: (1) reduce lead in processed food; and (2) establish tolerance levels and testing procedures for lead in wine. Prohibits the introduction or delivery into interstate commerce of ceramic or crystal ware or processed food that is not in compliance with lead regulations. Title III: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1 April 1993
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral
1 April 1993
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4301-4303)
Source: IntroReferral
1 April 1993
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
29 June 1993
Committee
Subcommittee on Toxic Substances and Research. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-181.
Source: Committee
30 July 1993
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
4 October 1993
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.
Source: Calendars
4 October 1993
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-152.
Source: Committee
4 October 1993
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-152.
Source: Committee
24 May 1994
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6252-6282)
Source: Floor
25 May 1994
Vote
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-1. Record Vote No: 133. (consideration: CR S6330-6344)
Source: Floor
25 May 1994
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-1. Record Vote No: 133.(consideration: CR S6330-6344)
Source: Floor
26 May 1994
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
26 May 1994
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
26 May 1994
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
22 July 1994
Floor
Returned to Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 486.
Source: Floor
22 July 1994
Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, papers are returned to the Senate.
Source: Floor

Votes

25 May 1994 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 729 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 97 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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