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Increased Transparency in Product Safety: Faster Public Hazard Warnings.

This bill removes legal restrictions that currently slow down the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) when disclosing information about dangerous products. Citizens will gain faster and easier access to data regarding defective or risky goods. The goal is to enhance consumer safety by ensuring immediate public notification of potential hazards.
Key points
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will be able to publish information about product defects and hazards more quickly.
Eliminates the requirement to notify manufacturers and wait for their comments before publicly disclosing safety information.
Increased transparency allows consumers to make informed decisions about product use and purchase sooner.
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Print number: 118_S_836
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2023-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sunshine in Product Safety Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_836.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will be able to publish information about product defects and hazards more quickly.
  • Eliminates the requirement to notify manufacturers and wait for their comments before publicly disclosing safety information.
  • Increased transparency allows consumers to make informed decisions about product use and purchase sooner.
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 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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