Awning Safety Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-07-15T21:26:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1767 Awning Safety Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/15/2025, 9:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1767

Bill 119 hr 1767, also known as the Retractable Awnings Safety Act, aims to improve consumer safety by requiring the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish a mandatory safety standard for retractable awnings.

Retractable awnings are popular outdoor fixtures that provide shade and protection from the elements. However, there have been reports of accidents and injuries related to these products, such as the awning unexpectedly retracting or falling down.

The bill seeks to address these safety concerns by mandating that the CPSC develop and enforce a safety standard for retractable awnings. This standard would likely include requirements for proper installation, operation, and maintenance of these products to prevent accidents and injuries. By implementing this mandatory safety standard, the bill aims to protect consumers and ensure that retractable awnings are safe for use in homes and businesses. It is an important step towards improving product safety and preventing accidents related to these popular outdoor fixtures.

Congressional Summary of HR 1767

Awning Safety Act of 2025

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue a consumer product safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings. Specifically, the CPSC must issue a standard to protect against the risk of death or serious injury associated with the awnings, including the risk of death or serious injury related to the awning unexpectedly opening and striking a person while removing the bungee tie-downs for the cover of the awning.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1767

Bill HR 1767 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 24, 2025. Bill HR 1767 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1767's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1767

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1767

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Building construction

- Consumer affairs

- Product safety and quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1767

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to retractable awnings.

Comments

Jose Barbour

630

7 months ago

So apparently this new bill about awning safety is supposed to make things safer for everyone. I mean, that's great and all, but I'm not exactly sure how it's gonna work. I guess it's better to be safe than sorry, right? I just hope this bill doesn't end up causing more problems than it solves. #AwningSafetyAct2025 #BetterSafeThanSorry