A bill to protect the earth's ozone layer by requiring that products which contain, are produce with, or are produced from chorofluorocarbons.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 30, 1988)
Requires that products which contain, are produced with, or are produced from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) be labeled with a specified warning that CFCs destroy the ozone layer which increases the risk of skin cancer and disrupts natural systems, including food production.
Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate regulations, within three months of the date of enactment of this Act, requiring the label to be prominently placed visible to retail purchasers.
Provides that a product not labeled in accordance with this Act shall be considered a misbranded hazardous substance subject to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and a specified penalty.
What just happenedMay 3, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.
Who’s behind it
- May 3, 1988CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness Subcommittee - May 3, 1988CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 30, 1988IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 30, 1988IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 30, 1988IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House