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Youth Sports Concussion Act

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1014

Youth Sports Concussion Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should review the National Academies' report on sports-related concussions in youth, and future research in this area, for any matter that may impact products under the CPSC's jurisdiction or inform the FTC's efforts to protect consumers.

Makes it unlawful to sell or offer for sale in interstate commerce, or import into the United States for such purposes, athletic sporting equipment for which the seller or importer makes any deceptive claim with respect to the safety benefits of such item.

Requires violations to be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Sets forth the enforcement authority of the FTC. Authorizes the FTC to promulgate regulations to carry out this Act.

Authorizes states to bring civil actions in federal court to obtain injunctive relief on behalf of state residents unless a civil or administrative action has already been instituted by the FTC. Allows the FTC to intervene and appeal in state actions.

Current Status of Bill S 1014

Bill S 1014 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2013. Bill S 1014 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the Senate on May 22, 2013.  Bill S 1014's most recent activity was By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 113-310. as of December 12, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1014

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1014

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Accidents
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Athletes
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Civil actions and liability
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Consumer affairs
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Federal preemption
- Manufacturing
- School athletics
- Trade restrictions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1014

Youth Sports Concussion Act
A bill to reduce sports-related concussions in youth, and for other purposes.
Youth Sports Concussion Act
Youth Sports Concussion Act

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