Children’s Safe Sleepwear and Burn Prevention Act of 2002
Latest action (6 Jun 2002): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 4896, the Children's Safe Sleepwear and Burn Prevention Act of 2002, would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to revise its flammability standards for children's sleepwear (sizes 0 through 14) under the Flammable Fabrics Act. The bill would bar the CPSC from enforcing or enacting rules that exempt diapers, underwear, certain small infant garments, or tight-fitting garments, or that define children's sleepwear based on manufacturer or retailer intent. It would also require the Commission to adopt a functional definition of children's sleepwear for ages 0 through 7, covering items such as "togs," "onesies," snap-bottom body suits, all-in-one footed suits, and garments featuring cartoon characters likely to appeal to young children.
The bill primarily affects the CPSC, which would have to issue new regulations within 180 days of enactment, as well as manufacturers and importers of children's clothing, who would need to comply with revised flammability standards. Sleepwear made or imported before the new rules take effect would not be considered in violation if it met the standards in place at that time, limiting retroactive liability.
The bill was introduced in the House on June 6, 2002, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not receive a vote and did not advance further before the end of the 107th Congress.
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Official summary
Children's Safe Sleepwear and Burn Prevention Act of 2002 - Prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from enforcing or enacting a flammability standard for infants' and children's sleepwear that: (1) exempts certain garments (including diapers); or (2) includes as part of any definition of children's sleepwear a standard based on the intent of the manufacturer or retailer.Instructs the Commission to provide a functional definition of children's sleepwear for ages 0 through seven years, including certain children's clothing used with some regularity as sleepwear.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4896 do?
- H.R. 4896, the Children's Safe Sleepwear and Burn Prevention Act of 2002, would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to revise its flammability standards for children's sleepwear (sizes 0 through 14) under the Flammable Fabrics Act. The bill would bar the CPSC from enforcing or enacting rules that exempt diapers, underwear, certain small infant garments, or tight-fitting garments, or that define children's sleepwear based on manufacturer or retailer intent. It would also require the Commission to adopt a functional definition of children's sleepwear for ages 0 through 7, covering items such as "togs," "onesies," snap-bottom body suits, all-in-one footed suits, and garments featuring cartoon characters likely to appeal to young children. The bill primarily affects the CPSC, which would have to issue new regulations within 180 days of enactment, as well as manufacturers and importers of children's clothing, who would need to comply with revised flammability standards. Sleepwear made or imported before the new rules take effect would not be considered in violation if it met the standards in place at that time, limiting retroactive liability. The bill was introduced in the House on June 6, 2002, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not receive a vote and did not advance further before the end of the 107th Congress.
- Has H.R. 4896 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Jun 2002, H.R. 4896 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4896?
- H.R. 4896 was sponsored by Rep. John Shimkus [R-IL15, 2013-2020] (Republican-IL), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4896?
- Introduced (6 Jun 2002).
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