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HOUSE 607118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the majority of NATO member countries have failed to meet their defense spending commitment and that the United States should not continue to subsidize the security of countries that choose not to invest in their own defense.

Last Action
7/20/2023

Actions

  • 2023-01-27Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2023-01-27Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-27Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-27 (00)

Booster Seat Safety Act

This bill addresses labeling requirements and testing standards for booster seats used in motor vehicles.

Specifically, the bill requires labels on booster seats to include the minimum recommended age (4 years) and weight (40 pounds) for a child to use the seat. It also requires that a label on a car seat or combination car seat list the maximum weight and height limits of the seat, as well as a recommendation to continue using the seat until the child exceeds the listed limits.

Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) must either establish a minimum height recommendation for booster seats or a method for manufacturers to use to determine a minimum height recommendation. Once the minimum height or method is established, booster seat labels must also contain the minimum height recommendation.

The NHTSA must also establish a standard for side-impact crash tests for booster seats and provide guidelines for creating a testing dummy that approximates a six-year old child for such crash tests.

Further, the NHTSA must study systems for tethering child restraint systems in vehicles and make recommendations about using or modifying tether systems to maximize child safety.

Cosponsors (17)

  • Katie Porter (D-CA)
  • Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
  • Julia Brownley (D-CA)
  • Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
  • RICK LARSEN (D-WA)
  • Kathy Castor (D-FL)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Paul Tonko (D-NY)
  • Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
  • Mary Scanlon (D-PA)
  • Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
  • ANNA ESHOO (D-CA)
  • Patrick Ryan (D-NY)
  • Ritchie Torres (D-NY)
  • David Trone (D-MD)
  • Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
  • Greg Stanton (D-AZ)

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Consumer affairs
  • Department of Transportation
  • Motor vehicles
  • Performance measurement
  • Product safety and quality
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