H.R. 3683, To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to investigate the potential safety dangers in children's clothing and to promulgate any necessary consumer product safety rules regarding such clothing

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H.R. 3683 would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to investigate the potential safety dangers in children's clothing and to promulgate any necessary consumer product safety rules regarding such clothing.

Detailed Summary

Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to identify potential safety hazards which exist in children's clothing, focusing on imported children's clothing, and to promulgate a consumer product safety rule establishing any necessary safety standards. Defines "children's clothing" as any article of clothing, including shoes, intended to be worn or used by children under the age of 8, or for which the wearing by a child under the age of 8 is foreseeable.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 11/8/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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