Christen O'Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act of 2016

To require certain equestrian helmets to include a warning label, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act of 2016 2. Equestrian helmets (a) Label required on certain equestrian helmets (1) In general The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall issue a rule under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, that requires a label for an equestrian helmet that— (A) is manufactured for sale, offered for sale, distributed in commerce, or imported into the United States; and (B) does not meet the ASTM International standard designated as F1163, or a successor standard. (2) Labeling requirements The label required under paragraph (1) shall— (A) be prominently and conspicuously displayed— (i) on the interior of the helmet, any packaging of the helmet, and on any descriptive materials that accompany the helmet; and (ii) on any advertising or other description of the helmet; (B) be clearly visible, noticeable, and in the English language; (C) not be removable; and (D) include the word WARNING (3) Treatment as consumer product safety rule The rule issued under paragraph (1) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2058 (b) Christen O’Donnell Memorial Grants (1) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this section referred to as the Secretary (2) Application To seek a grant pursuant to paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require. (3) Use of grant funds An eligible entity receiving a grant pursuant to paragraph (1) shall use such grant for education and awareness campaigns, programs, and materials on— (A) proper equestrian helmet selection and wear for new, current, and incoming equestrian riders and guardians; and (B) the dangers of nonapproved headgear and not wearing an approved equestrian helmet (as approved by a standards development organization). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State; or (C) an entity that is described under section 501(c) (2) Equestrian helmet The term equestrian helmet (A) is a hard shell or a hunt cap (B) is intended, or could reasonably be expected, to be worn while participating in an equestrian event or activity other than polo, horse racing, or rodeo. (d) No additional funds authorized No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this section. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated.

Summary: Christen O'Donnell Equestrian Helmet Labeling Act of 2016 This bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a rule requiring warning labels for equestrian helmets that are not approved safety helmets under ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) International standards for horse sports and horseback riding. The rule must be treated as a consumer product safety rule under the Consumer Product Safety Act. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must make grants available for states, local governments, or tax-exempt nonprofit organizations to carry out education and awareness campaigns on proper equestrian helmet selection for riders and the dangers of nonapproved headgear. The bill does not apply to polo, horse racing, or rodeo helmets.