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Version 48 · Conference report filed in House · May 11, 1994
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Toy Labeling Requirements Title II: Children's Bicycle Helmet Safety Child Safety Protection Act - Title I: Toy Labeling Requirements - Requires warning labels on the packaging of children's toys and games with small parts, balloons, small balls, or marbles. Establishes general labeling requirements, including that any required cautionary statement be displayed in English, in conspicuous and legible type (consistent with specified Federal regulations), and in its entirety on the principal display panel of the product's package, on any descriptive material accompanying the product, in the case of bulk sales of such product when unpackaged, on any bin, any container for retail display, and any vending machine from which the product is dispensed. Sets forth exceptions, including for products manufactured outside the United States. Treats a balloon, ball, marble, toy, or game that is not in compliance with labeling requirements as a misbranded hazardous substance. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) preemption; (2) reporting requirements; and (3) confidentiality. Title II: Children's Bicycle Helmet Safety - Children's Bicycle Helmet Safety Act of 1994 - Authorizes the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make grants to States, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations for programs that require or encourage individuals under the age of 16 to wear approved bicycle helmets. Requires bicycle helmets to meet specified interim Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and provides for the setting of a final standard. Considers failure to meet such a standard to be a violation of a consumer product safety standard promulgated under the Consumer Product Safety Act. Authorizes appropriations.
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Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] · D–IL
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Became Public Law No: 103-267.
Became Public Law No: 103-267.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6429)
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6429)
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3810)
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Conference report agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H3810)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mrs. Collins (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the conference report, H. Rept. 103-500.
Conference report H. Rept. 103-500 filed. (text of conference report: CR H3227-3230)
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 103-500 filed.(text of conference report: CR H3227-3230)
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation for consideration of secs. 201-03, 205 and 206 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mineta, Oberstar, Rahall, Shuster, and Petri.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill, and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Dingell, Collins (IL), Towns, Moorhead, and Stearns.
On motion that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H2247)
Mrs. Collins (IL) asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendment to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate requests a conference. Appoints conferees. Hollings; Ford; Bryan; Danforth; Gorton. (consideration: CR S3443)
Senate disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H1134-1139)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H1134-1139)
Mrs. Collins (IL) asked unanimous consent that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 680 with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S16892)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 680 with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S16892)
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 680 amended.
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S16885-16892)
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 362 - 38 (Roll No. 71).
House roll call 71 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 362 - 38 (Roll No. 71).
House roll call 71 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1255-1256)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1246-1249)
Mrs. Collins (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 13.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-29.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-29.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E366-367)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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