3.0.0 4212 2023-03-22T18:24:48Z 2023-03-22T18:24:48Z House H HR 2012-03-19 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. RIGELL:H.R. 4212.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Clause 3 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitution,authorizing Congress ``To regulate Commerce with foreignNations, and among, the several States and with the IndianTribes.''[Page H1391]]]> sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Discharged from 2012-12-22T00:18:32Z Referred to 2012-09-20T18:16:15Z hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee House Standing hsfa18 Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Subcommittee Referred to 2012-05-07T20:06:02Z hsfa05 Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Referred to 2012-05-07T20:05:48Z Referred to 2012-03-19T20:01:15Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing Referred to 2012-03-19T20:01:10Z 2013-01-14 Became Public Law No: 112-266. President E40000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-14 Became Public Law No: 112-266. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-14 Signed by President. President E30000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-14 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-03 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2013-01-03 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-01 19:14:23 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. ResolvingDifferences H41931 2 House floor actions 2013-01-01 19:14:22 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 378 - 37 (Roll no. 657). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 12/30/2012 H7448-7449) ResolvingDifferences H41610 2 House floor actions 657 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll657.xml House 112 2013-01-02T00:14:22Z 2 2013-01-01 Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 378 - 37 (Roll no. 657).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 12/30/2012 H7448-7449) NotUsed 19500 9 Library of Congress 657 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll657.xml House 112 2013-01-02T00:14:22Z 2 2013-01-01 19:06:39 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7530-7531) Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 17:27:45 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Hochul objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. ResolvingDifferences H40141 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 17:14:32 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4212. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 17:14:19 Mr. Terry moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7448-7450) ResolvingDifferences H40140 2 House floor actions 2012-12-27 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2012-12-21 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2012-12-21 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-21 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8377-8378) Floor 2012-12-21 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. Discharge 2012-12-21 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. Committee 14500 9 Library of Congress sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 2012-09-20 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2012-09-19 20:49:43 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Floor H38800 2 House floor actions 2012-09-19 20:49:27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2012-09-19 20:49:23 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6134-6135) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2012-09-19 20:49:23 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6134-6135) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2012-09-19 20:33:32 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4212. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-09-19 20:33:30 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6134-6137) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2012-09-19 20:33:16 Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2012-05-07 hsfa18 Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade. Committee 2012-05-07 hsfa05 Indo-Pacific Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. Committee 2012-03-19 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2012-03-19 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2012-03-19 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2012-03-19 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress R000589 Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2] E. Rigell R VA Scott 2 N D000610 Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-19] Theodore Deutch D FL E. 19 2012-03-19 True P000599 Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15] Bill Posey R FL 15 2012-03-19 True W000797 Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-20] Debbie Wasserman Schultz D FL 20 2012-03-19 True W000804 Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] Robert Wittman R VA J. 1 2012-03-19 True H000324 Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] ALCEE HASTINGS D FL L. 23 2012-03-19 True D000600 Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-21] Mario Diaz-Balart R FL 21 2012-03-19 True B000911 Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3] CORRINE BROWN D FL 3 2012-03-19 True S000185 Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] Robert Scott D VA C. "Bobby" 3 2012-03-19 True F000445 Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] J. Forbes R VA Randy 4 2012-03-19 True B001260 Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13] Vern Buchanan R FL 13 2012-03-19 True W000808 Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-17] Frederica Wilson D FL S. 17 2012-03-22 False R000590 Rep. Rivera, David [R-FL-25] David Rivera R FL 25 2012-03-22 False R000593 Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-12] Dennis Ross R FL A. 12 2012-03-22 False W000807 Rep. West, Allen B. [R-FL-22] Allen West R FL B. 22 2012-04-27 False C001066 Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11] Kathy Castor D FL 11 2012-04-27 False B001244 Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1] Jo Bonner R AL 1 2012-05-08 False G000568 Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] H. Griffith R VA Morgan 9 2012-08-02 False M000133 Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] Edward Markey D MA J. 7 2012-08-03 False B000013 Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] SPENCER BACHUS R AL 6 2012-09-19 False Public Law 112-266 Commerce Administrative law and regulatory procedures Asia Building construction China Civil actions and liability Consumer Product Safety Commission Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Jurisdiction and venue Materials Product safety and quality Residential rehabilitation and home repair Trade restrictions Commerce 00 2012-03-19 Introduced in House 2012-05-14T16:30:51Z Contaminated Drywall Safety Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should insist that: (1) China, which has ownership interests in the companies that manufactured and exported contaminated drywall to the United States, have the companies meet with U.S. government representatives about remedying affected homeowners; and (2) such companies comply with any related U.S. court decisions.

Treats such contaminated drywall as a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and as an imminent hazard under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate rules for: (1) the exemption of certain drywall determined to be non-hazardous, and (2) the identification and disposal of contaminated drywall.

Subjects a person who fails to comply with the requirements of this Act to specified penalties under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

]]> 36 2012-09-19 Passed House amended 2012-10-09T22:18:46Z Drywall Safety Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Commerce should insist that: (1) the government of China, which has ownership interests in the companies that manufactured and exported problematic drywall to the United States, facilitate a meeting between the companies and U.S. government representatives about remedying affected homeowners; and (2) such companies comply with any related U.S. court decisions.

Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to promulgate final rules concerning drywall manufactured or imported for domestic use that: (1) require each sheet to be permanently marked with the name of the manufacturer and the month and year of manufacture, and (2) limit sulfur content to a level not associated with elevated rates of corrosion in the home. Provides exceptions, and means of enforcement as a rule, if the CPSC determines that a voluntary standard in each case is adequate to permit identification and publishes the determination in the Federal Register. Provides procedures for revision of voluntary standards.

Allows the initiation at any time of a subsequent rulemaking to reduce sulfur content or include a provision concerning drywall composition or characteristics that the CPSC determines is reasonably necessary to protect public health or safety.

Directs the CPSC to revise its "Remediation Guidance for Homes with Corrosion from Problem Drywall" to specify that problematic drywall removed pursuant to the guidance should not be reused or used as a component in production of new drywall.

]]> 35 2012-12-21 Passed Senate amended 2013-01-02T19:38:28Z Drywall Safety Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Commerce should insist that: (1) the government of China, which has ownership interests in the companies that manufactured and exported problematic drywall to the United States, facilitate a meeting between the companies and U.S. government representatives about remedying affected homeowners; and (2) such companies comply with any related U.S. court decisions.

(Sec. 3) Requires certain gypsum board labeling standards of ASTM International (formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials), as in effect on the day before the enactment of this Act, to be treated as a rule promulgated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Provides procedures for: (1) ASTM International to notify the CPSC of any subsequent revision of such standards; and (2) the revised standards to become effective unless the CPSC, within a specified period, determines that the revisions do not adequately identify gypsum board by manufacturer and month and year of manufacture.

(Sec. 4) Requires the CPSC to promulgate a final rule concerning drywall manufactured or imported for domestic use that limits sulfur content to a level not associated with elevated rates of corrosion in the home. Provides exceptions, and means of enforcement as a rule, if the CPSC determines that a voluntary standard (developed by a specified Subcommittee on Specifications and Test Methods for Gypsum Products of ASTM International) is adequate to permit identification and publishes the determination in the Federal Register. Provides procedures for revision of such voluntary standards.

Allows the CPSC, at any time subsequent to publication of such a rule, to initiate a rulemaking to modify the sulfur content limit or include a provision relating only to drywall composition or characteristics that the CPSC determines is reasonably necessary to protect public health or safety.

(Sec. 5) Directs the CPSC to revise its "Remediation Guidance for Homes with Corrosion from Problem Drywall" to specify that problematic drywall removed pursuant to the guidance should not be reused or used as a component in production of new drywall.

]]> 49 2013-01-14 Public Law 2013-04-23T15:58:38Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 21, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Drywall Safety Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Commerce should insist that: (1) the government of China, which has ownership interests in the companies that manufactured and exported problematic drywall to the United States, facilitate a meeting between the companies and U.S. government representatives about remedying affected homeowners; and (2) such companies comply with any related U.S. court decisions.

(Sec. 3) Requires certain gypsum board labeling standards of ASTM International (formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials), as in effect on the day before the enactment of this Act, to be treated as a rule promulgated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Provides procedures for: (1) ASTM International to notify the CPSC of any subsequent revision of such standards; and (2) the revised standards to become effective unless the CPSC, within a specified period, determines that the revisions do not adequately identify gypsum board by manufacturer and month and year of manufacture.

(Sec. 4) Requires the CPSC to promulgate a final rule concerning drywall manufactured or imported for domestic use that limits sulfur content to a level not associated with elevated rates of corrosion in the home. Provides exceptions, and means of enforcement as a rule, if the CPSC determines that a voluntary standard (developed by a specified Subcommittee on Specifications and Test Methods for Gypsum Products of ASTM International) is adequate to permit identification and publishes the determination in the Federal Register. Provides procedures for revision of such voluntary standards.

Allows the CPSC, at any time subsequent to publication of such a rule, to initiate a rulemaking to modify the sulfur content limit or include a provision relating only to drywall composition or characteristics that the CPSC determines is reasonably necessary to protect public health or safety.

(Sec. 5) Directs the CPSC to revise its "Remediation Guidance for Homes with Corrosion from Problem Drywall" to specify that problematic drywall removed pursuant to the guidance should not be reused or used as a component in production of new drywall.

]]> Drywall Safety Act of 2012 Short Titles as Introduced Contaminated Drywall Safety Act of 2012 Short Titles as Passed House Drywall Safety Act of 2012 H House Short Titles as Passed Senate Drywall Safety Act of 2012 S Senate Short Titles as Enacted Drywall Safety Act of 2012 Display Title Drywall Safety Act of 2012 Official Title as Introduced To designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product, and for other purposes. Official Titles as Amended by House To prevent the introduction into commerce of unsafe drywall, to ensure the manufacturer of drywall is readily identifiable, to ensure that problematic drywall removed from homes is not reused, and for other purposes. H House 3432 112 SAMDT In the nature of a substitute. 2022-02-03T05:55:39Z 2012-12-21 Amendment SA 3432 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 3432 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/112th-congress/senate-amendment/3432 V000127 Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] David Vitter R LA 3 3 W000805 Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] Mark Warner D VA R. 2012-12-21 True N000032 Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] CLARENCE NELSON D FL WILLIAM 2012-12-21 True L000550 Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] MARY LANDRIEU D LA 2012-12-21 True 2012-12-21T05:00:00Z 2012-12-21T05:00:00Z Senate 112 HR House H 4212 Drywall Safety Act of 2012 2023-03-22T18:24:48Z 6 2012-12-21 0 Senate Amendment SA 3432 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2012-12-21 0 Senate Amendment SA 3432 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Vitter. (consideration: CR S8377-8378; text: CR S8377-8378) In the nature of a substitute. Floor 2012-12-21 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3432 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Vitter.(consideration: CR S8377-8378; text: CR S8377-8378) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-21 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3432 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-21 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4212enr/xml/BILLS-112hr4212enr.xml Engrossed Amendment Senate 2012-12-21T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4212eas/xml/BILLS-112hr4212eas.xml Referred in Senate 2012-09-20T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4212rfs/xml/BILLS-112hr4212rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2012-09-19T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4212eh/xml/BILLS-112hr4212eh.xml Introduced in House 2012-03-19T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4212ih/xml/BILLS-112hr4212ih.xml 2013-01-15T04:59:59Z Public Law 2013-01-14 Became Public Law No: 112-266. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.