Consumer Safety Technology Act
- Last Action
- 7/15/2025
Actions
- 2025-07-15Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2025-07-14Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-07-14On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 336 - 36 (Roll no. 192). (text: CR H3212-3213)
- 2025-07-14Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 336 - 36 (Roll no. 192).
- 2025-07-14Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231)
- 2025-07-14At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 2025-07-14DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1770.
- 2025-07-14Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3212-3214)
- 2025-07-14Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2025-06-12Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
- 2025-06-12Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-157.
- 2025-06-12Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-157.
- 2025-03-04Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2025-03-04Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-03-03Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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CRS Summary
As of 2025-03-03 (00)
Consumer Safety Technology Act
This bill (1) establishes a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence to support the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and (2) requires reports related to blockchain technology and digital tokens.
Specifically, the CPSC must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence for a least one of the following purposes: (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.
The bill also requires (1) the Department of Commerce to report on existing and emerging uses of blockchain technology for consumer protection, and (2) the Federal Trade Commission to report on its efforts to prevent unfair or deceptive practices relating to digital tokens.
Cosponsors (3)
- Kathy Castor (D-FL)
- Lori Trahan (D-MA)
- Erin Houchin (R-IN)
Subjects
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Advisory bodies
- Computers and information technology
- Consumer affairs
- Currency
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
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