Has H.R. 8128 become law?

The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8128. Check the latest action and official source below.

Who sponsored H.R. 8128?

H.R. 8128 was sponsored by Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 4 cosponsors.

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H.R. 8128·116th Congress·House Bill

Consumer Safety Technology Act

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Latest action (30 Sep 2020): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

What this bill does

The Consumer Safety Technology Act would direct federal agencies to explore the use of emerging technologies to enhance consumer safety and address fraud. The Consumer Product Safety Commission would run a pilot program using artificial intelligence to track injury trends, identify product hazards, monitor recalled products, or detect unsafe imported items. The Department of Commerce, alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), would study how blockchain technology, the system behind digital currencies, could be used to combat fraud and unfair business practices.

Additionally, the FTC would be required to report on its efforts to tackle deceptive practices related to digital tokens, which are units of digital currency. The bill affects these agencies by tasking them with specific studies and pilot programs. It also aims to inform stakeholders and the public about how these technologies can be applied to consumer protection.

This bill was introduced in 2020. It has passed the House of Representatives and will now move to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would become law.

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Official summary

Consumer Safety Technology Act This bill requires various agencies to explore the use of emerging technologies in the context of consumer products and safety. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence in a pilot program for a least one of the following processes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety.

Additionally, the Department of Commerce must consult with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other relevant agencies to study potential applications of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin), including the use of such technology to address fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices. Finally, the FTC must report on its efforts to address unfair or deceptive trade practices related to digital tokens (i.e., transferable units of a digital currency).

Timeline

30 Sep 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Common questions

What does H.R. 8128 do?: The Consumer Safety Technology Act would direct federal agencies to explore the use of emerging technologies to enhance consumer safety and address fraud. The Consumer Product Safety Commission would run a pilot program using artificial intelligence to track injury trends, identify product hazards, monitor recalled products, or detect unsafe imported items. The Department of Commerce, alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), would study how blockchain technology, the system behind digital currencies, could be used to combat fraud and unfair business practices. Additionally, the FTC would be required to report on its efforts to tackle deceptive practices related to digital tokens, which are units of digital currency. The bill affects these agencies by tasking them with specific studies and pilot programs. It also aims to inform stakeholders and the public about how these technologies can be applied to consumer protection. This bill was introduced in 2020. It has passed the House of Representatives and will now move to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would become law.
Has H.R. 8128 become law?: The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8128. Check the latest action and official source below.
Who sponsored H.R. 8128?: H.R. 8128 was sponsored by Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 4 cosponsors.
What's the latest action on H.R. 8128?: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (30 Sep 2020).

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