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Child Car Seat Safety: New Labeling and Crash Test Standards

This act introduces clearer rules for labeling child car seats and booster seats, helping parents choose appropriate equipment for their children. It also mandates side-impact crash testing, aiming to enhance child safety during travel. The goal is to ensure children travel as safely as possible, according to their age and weight.
Key points
New labels on car seats and booster seats will clearly state minimum age, weight, and height recommendations for users.
Mandatory side-impact crash testing for all child restraint systems, including booster seats, to improve design and safety.
Strong recommendation for children to use car seats with internal harnesses for as long as possible before transitioning to booster seats, clearly indicated on labels.
A study on tether systems will be conducted to improve their functionality and increase the safe usage of child restraint systems.
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Additional Information
Booster Seat Safety Act
Print number: HR 5736
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2021-10-26
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Child Car Seat Safety: New Labeling and Crash Test Standards

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 5736.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New labels on car seats and booster seats will clearly state minimum age, weight, and height recommendations for users.
  • Mandatory side-impact crash testing for all child restraint systems, including booster seats, to improve design and safety.
  • Strong recommendation for children to use car seats with internal harnesses for as long as possible before transitioning to booster seats, clearly indicated on labels.
  • A study on tether systems will be conducted to improve their functionality and increase the safe usage of child restraint systems.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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