Reese’s Law

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T02:10:09Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3278 Reese’s Law currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:10 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3278

Reese's Law

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish product safety standards with respect to batteries that pose an ingestion hazard (e.g., button cell or coin batteries).

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Current Status of Bill S 3278

Bill S 3278 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 30, 2021. Bill S 3278 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 30, 2021. Bill S 3278's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 643. as of December 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3278

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3278

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Child health

- Child safety and welfare

- Consumer Product Safety Commission

- Consumer affairs

- Energy storage, supplies, demand

- Product safety and quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3278

Reese’s Law

A bill to protect children and other consumers against hazards associated with the accidental ingestion of button cell or coin batteries by requiring the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard to require child-resistant closures on consumer products that use such batteries, and for other purposes.