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Search Results: keywords:"safety standards"

S. 4626 — To standardize and improve safety training specific to electric vehicles for firefighters and other emergency response providers, and for other purposes.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,151
S. 4626, introduced by Mr. Wyden in the Senate, aims to enhance safety training related to electric vehicles for firefighters and emergency responders. The bill seeks to coordinate efforts between different agencies, like the Department of Energy and the Department of...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a rulebook for how firefighters and emergency helpers should learn to deal with electric cars safely. It wants to make sure they get good training and information, but it needs to figure out how to pay for it and make sure the rules make sense and work well.
S. 4983 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the establishment of an Office of Public Engagement in the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:10,822
The bill, S. 4983, aims to enhance safety and public involvement regarding pipeline and hazardous materials. It requires the creation of an Office of Public Engagement within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to ensure better communication and...
Simple Explanation
S. 4983 is like a new rulebook that helps keep the pipelines safe and makes sure everyone knows what’s happening with them. It also wants to set up a special office to help people understand these rules and talk to the people in charge if they have any questions.
H. R. 9241 — To provide that weighted sleep products for infants shall be considered banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:381
H.R. 9241 is a bill that aims to classify weighted sleep products for infants as banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act. These products include items like wearable blankets and swaddles designed for infants up to 1 year old, which contain...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9241 is a new rule that wants to stop special heavy blankets and wraps for babies from being sold because they might not be safe. This rule would begin working 180 days after it gets approved.
H. R. 1797 — To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:760
H. R. 1797 aims to establish a safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, such as electric bicycles and scooters, to prevent fire risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is tasked with creating this standard within a year,...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there are special rules to make sure the batteries in electric bikes and scooters don't catch fire. H.R. 1797 is a plan to create these rules so that everyone can use these gadgets safely without worrying about fires.
H. R. 10205 — To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to ensure amusement rides permanently fixed to a site are treated as consumer products, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:262
H.R. 10205 proposes changes to the Consumer Product Safety Act to treat amusement rides that are permanently fixed to a location as consumer products. This bill aims to ensure these types of amusement rides are subject to the same safety regulations as other consumer...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10205 wants to make sure that rides in places like amusement parks are checked for safety just like the toys and things you use at home, and it plans to spend $5 million every year to do that, but it's not super clear how the money will be used.
S. 4446 — To amend the National Construction Safety Team Act to enable the National Institute of Standards and Technology to investigate structures other than buildings to inform the development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:763
The S. 4446 bill seeks to amend the National Construction Safety Team Act so that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) can investigate the failures of not just buildings, but also other types of structures. This change is aimed at helping to develop...
Simple Explanation
The S. 4446 bill wants to allow a group called NIST to also look at problems with things like bridges or tunnels, not just buildings, so they can make safety rules better. If there are other groups better at checking these things, NIST should let them handle it instead.
S. 4298 — To provide that certain water beads products shall be considered banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,078
S. 4298, also known as "Esther's Law," proposes that certain water beads products be classified as banned hazardous products under the Consumer Product Safety Act. The bill defines water beads products as those containing water-absorbing polymers and being marketed as toys,...
Simple Explanation
Esther's Law wants to stop certain little water balls used in toys and art from being sold because they can be dangerous if eaten. The bill also asks for new rules to put warning labels on these water balls to keep kids safe.
H. R. 8181 — To prohibit the Consumer Product Safety Commission from issuing a rule related to table saws until 5 years after a patent related to the saws has been dedicate to the public or expired, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:386
H.R. 8181 seeks to prevent the Consumer Product Safety Commission from establishing any rules regarding table saw safety until five years after the relevant patents have either expired or been made publicly accessible. The bill specifically targets a group of patents related...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8181 says the government can't make new safety rules for table saws until five years after some special inventions on how those saws can be safer are shared with everyone or get too old to keep private. This way, people who own those inventions have more time before new rules are made.
H. R. 1797 — An Act To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:468
H. R. 1797, known as the “Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act,” requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices like electric bikes and scooters. The standards...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1797 is a new rule that wants to make sure the batteries used in things like electric bikes and scooters are safe and don't catch on fire. The people in charge will also make sure the chargers and cables used with these batteries are safe too.
H. R. 10322 — To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,007
H.R. 10322 aims to enhance the effectiveness of the body armor used by female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill mandates that the body armor must be designed to fit the specific body shapes of female officers and ensure maximum...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10322 is a bill that makes sure the body armor for female agents in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fits them properly and keeps them safe. It also asks DHS to check that this armor is safe and send reports every year about how well they are doing this.
S. 4318 — To provide for an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) integration strategy.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:570
S. 4318 aims to develop a strategy for integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, into the national airspace of the United States. The bill tasks the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator with implementing recommendations from...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help drones, which are flying robots, safely share the sky with airplanes. It tells the people who manage the skies to make a plan and keep checking if everything is going well, just like making sure all the toys play nicely together.
S. 4260 — To establish protections for warehouse workers, and for other purposes.
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May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,181
The Warehouse Worker Protection Act aims to establish protections for warehouse workers in the United States. It requires employers to clearly communicate quotas and prohibits retaliation against employees for not meeting unreasonable quotas. The bill also introduces new...
Simple Explanation
The Warehouse Worker Protection Act is a law meant to make sure people working in warehouses are safe and treated fairly. It says bosses must explain what work is expected clearly, let workers take breaks, and be fair about work rules.
H. R. 9323 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the establishment of an Office of Public Engagement in the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
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August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:10,855
The bill H.R. 9323, titled the “Pipeline Accountability, Safety, and Environmental Standards Act of 2024,” proposes amendments to title 49, United States Code, to establish an Office of Public Engagement within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. This...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a new office to help people understand and talk about how pipelines are kept safe, especially near where they live. It also wants to make pipelines safer by making rules and keeping track of any problems so everyone can stay safe.
H. R. 9819 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to furnish to certain veterans items used for the secure storage of firearms, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:947
H. R. 9819, titled the “Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2024,” aims to establish a program by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans with lockboxes for securely storing firearms. The program also includes educational efforts to inform veterans about the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9819 is a bill that wants to help veterans keep their guns safe in special boxes and teach them why it's important. The government will spend money every year for 10 years to make this happen, just like paying for a helpful program to keep everyone safer.
S. 4305 — To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,993
S. 4305, known as the “DHS Better Ballistic Body Armor Act,” aims to enhance the body armor given to female agents and officers in the Department of Homeland Security. The bill requires the purchase of body armor specifically designed for body shapes typical of female...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make body armor better for women working in the Department of Homeland Security by making sure it fits them properly and protects them well.
S. 4305 — To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:994
S. 4305 aims to improve the body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security. The bill requires that body armor be specifically designed to fit the body shapes of female officers, ensuring better protection and fit. It outlines standards...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like making special superhero suits for women in the police to keep them safe because everyone's bodies are different. It says these suits should be tested to make sure they work well and fit just right, and it also plans to check each year if they really help.
S. 1008 — To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:488
S. 1008 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate to establish safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices like electric bikes and scooters. The bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create these...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the batteries used in electric bikes and scooters are safe and don't catch fire by asking a special group to create new rules for them. It's a bit like making sure all the toys are safe to play with so nobody gets hurt.
S. 4064 — To amend section 50905 of title 51, United States Code, to extend and modify provisions relating to license applications and requirements for commercial space launch activities, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,780
The Commercial SPACE Leadership Act seeks to amend section 50905 of title 51, United States Code, to change the rules about licensing requirements for commercial space launches and safety standards for those involved, like astronauts and space travelers. It first stops new...
Simple Explanation
The Commercial SPACE Leadership Act is like making new rules for how space companies can safely launch rockets and travel to space. It says that people should work together to make safety guides, and it gives those companies some special rules about money and safety until 2033.
S. 4970 — To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female law enforcement agents and officers of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,037
S. 4970, also known as the "Female Officers Ballistic Protection Act," aims to improve body armor for female federal law enforcement agents. The bill requires that body armor be specifically designed to fit female body shapes, provide adequate coverage, and meet certain...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give policewomen better-fitting and safer armor to wear on their job, so they stay protected while they work. It makes sure this armor is specially made to fit them well and follow safety rules.
H. R. 1797 — An Act To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:451
H. R. 1797, titled the "Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act," is a bill that requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices like electric bikes and scooters....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1797 is a new rule that wants to make sure the batteries inside electric bikes and scooters are safe and won't catch on fire, by asking a special group to set up safety guidelines for them. These rules would also cover chargers and cables that are used with the batteries.
H. J. RES. 192 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entitled Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Light Vehicles.
July 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:249
H. J. RES. 192 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to overturn a specific rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This rule relates to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Automatic Emergency Braking...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, some people in Congress want to stop a new rule that says cars should come with special brakes that can help stop the car quickly if a crash might happen. They are saying they don't like this rule, but they haven't explained exactly why.
S. 4305 — An Act To improve the effectiveness of body armor issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
December 02, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:971
S. 4305 aims to enhance the safety of female agents and officers in the Department of Homeland Security by improving their body armor. The bill requires that the body armor be specifically designed to fit female body shapes and meet specific safety standards, including...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give better-fitting and safer body armor to women who work as agents in the Department of Homeland Security, and they have to make sure it protects them well within three years.

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