Dangerous Products Warning Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 6, 2015)
Dangerous Products Warning Act
Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 5 years on any business entity or product supervisor with respect to a product or business practice who knows of a serious danger associated with such product or business practice and knowingly fails within 15 days after discovering such danger to inform an appropriate federal agency in writing, warn affected employees in writing, and inform other affected individuals. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to 1 year on any individual who intentionally discriminates against an employee who informs a federal agency or warns employees of a serious danger associated with a product or business practice.
What just happenedJan 22, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2015
- Jan 22, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E13)
- Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 6, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House