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Jim Prall
A major shortcoming is omission of "whistle-blower" protection for workers making consumer products. Refer to H.R. 1585 for a better case where we're including this crucial protection to allow the truth to emerge and protect workers who do the right thing.
Citizen II
I agree that something must be done but the approach seems unduly bureaucratic, e.g., the database sounds like it is with good intentions, but perhaps a bit naïve. Chasing down and legitimizing the complaints of grieving parents may turn-out to be a drain on very limited resources. According to Accenture, there 100,000 low-cost-country suppliers (LCCS) of items that many would classify as toys and the industry is worth about $80bln per annum. 80-percent of all of these imports are from China. I think our country should focus efforts on qualifying sourcing agents who understand LCCS markets and require they manage the risk. This will drive up the cost of toys, however, the total cost to Americans may be lower and the risk more manageable. Oh-why aren’t we protecting children from LCCS countries as a part of this process? One final point, I think a $10Mln cap on penalties is too low. This is an insignificant amount for some of the retailers involved in distribution.