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        <text>Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.</text>
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        <fullName>Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Choking Hazard Awareness Act - Amends the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to require: (1) any advertisement for any toy, game, balloon, small ball, or marble that requires a cautionary &quot;choking hazard&quot; statement to display such statement in its entirety on or immediately adjacent to such advertisement; and (2) the statement to be displayed in the language that is primarily used in the advertisement, catalogue, or website and in conspicuous and legible type.</p><p>Treats such requirements as consumer product safety standards, and the publication or distribution of any advertisement that is not in compliance with such requirements as a prohibited act, under the Consumer Product Safety Act.</p>]]></text>
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