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Magnet Injury Prevention Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6105

Magnet Injury Prevention Act

This bill prohibits as hazardous consumer products specified small, high-powered magnets. The prohibition includes magnets that (1) are commonly marketed for entertainment (e.g., puzzle working or sculpture building); (2) are not classified as a toy or children’s jewelry; (3) pose a choking, aspiration, or ingestion risk to young children; and (4) have a magnetic field magnitude above a certain threshold.

Current Status of Bill HR 6105

Bill HR 6105 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2020. Bill HR 6105 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2020.  Bill HR 6105's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 5, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6105

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6105

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Child safety and welfare
- Consumer affairs
- Metals
- Product safety and quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6105

Magnet Injury Prevention Act
To ban certain small, high-powered magnets, and for other purposes.
Magnet Injury Prevention Act

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