[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 30, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H7335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HOUSE DEMOCRATS PROTECT CHILDREN AND CONSUMERS WITH NEW LEGISLATION 
                          SCHEDULED FOR TODAY

  (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, the Consumers Union dubbed 2007 the Year of 
the Recall. This year, product recalls are happening at an even swifter 
rate. After dangerous toys led to injuries and deaths, the Democratic 
Congress worked hard to protect our children and families.
  This week, will be bringing a final bill to the floor that will 
strengthen the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ensure that 
families are protected from dangerous toys. The legislation bans lead 
beyond small amounts in products intended for children under the age of 
12 and prohibits the use of dangerous materials in children's toys.
  The bill bans industry-sponsored travel by the Consumer Safety 
Commissioners and staff in order to eliminate any conflicts of 
interest. It also provides a significant budget increase for the CPSC 
so that it has the resources to test more toys. No longer will there 
only be one tester per toy.
  Madam Speaker, let's protect our children today by once again passing 
legislation with strong bipartisan support.

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