Consumer Safety Technology Act

Bill: 118-hr-4814
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2023-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Competition and antitrust
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Currency
Digital media
Financial services and investments
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Product safety and quality
Public-private cooperation
Retail and wholesale trades
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: 

Consumer Safety Technology Act
 

 This bill establishes a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence to support the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Specifically, the CPSC must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence for a least one of the following purposes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety.
 
The bill also requires (1) the Department of Commerce to report on the use of blockchain technology in commerce and for consumer protection, and (2) the Federal Trade Commission to report on its efforts to prevent unfair or deceptive practices relating to digital tokens.

action_date: 2024-05-10
text: 

Consumer Safety Technology Act

This bill establishes a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence to support the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Specifically, the CPSC must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence for a least one of the following purposes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety.

The bill also requires (1) the Department of Commerce to report on existing and emerging uses of blockchain technology for consumer protection, and (2) the Federal Trade Commission to report on its efforts to prevent unfair or deceptive practices relating to digital tokens.
 
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: 

Consumer Safety Technology Act

This bill establishes a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence to support the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Specifically, the CPSC must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence for a least one of the following purposes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety.

The bill also requires (1) the Department of Commerce to report on existing and emerging uses of blockchain technology for consumer protection, and (2) the Federal Trade Commission to report on its efforts to prevent unfair or deceptive practices relating to digital tokens.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-15
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3032-3033)
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3032-3033)
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4814.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3032-3034)
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-05-10
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 414.
action_date: 2024-05-10
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-498.
action_date: 2024-05-10
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-498.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: Introduced in House