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H.J.Res. 230

Amusement Ride Safety Commission Joint Resolution

Amusement Ride Safety Commission Joint Resolution - Establishes a National Commission on Amusement Ride Safety to conduct an investigation of the scope and adequacy of safety measures employed to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injuries from amusement rides. Directs the Commission to review; (1) Federal, State, and local laws; (2) voluntary safety standards; and (3) self-regulation measures. Directs the Commission to determine the uniformity of application and quality of enforcement of such laws, standards, and self-enforcement mechanisms.

Directs the Commission to transmit to the President and the Congress a final report, not later than 18 months after enactment of this resolution.

Grants the Commission the power to hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, and order any person to give testimony by deposition.

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6](R-IL)Sponsor
29 cosponsors13 D16 R
29cosponsors1committees4actions8subjects
  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Amusement Ride Safety Commission Joint Resolution — Informed