H.R. 3182 · 117th Congress

Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021

Introduced on May 13, 2021 by Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29). 2 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Became Public Law 117-126.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-126
Introduced
May 13, 2021
Cosponsors
2
0 from the other party
Policy area
Commerce
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To provide that inclined sleepers for infants and crib bumpers shall be considered banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Child safety and welfare
  • Consumer affairs
  • Product safety and quality
  • Trade restrictions

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, May 16, 2022). Public domain.

Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021

This bill makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, or distribute crib bumpers or inclined sleepers for infants. Specifically, inclined sleepers for infants are those designed for an infant up to one year old and have an inclined sleep surface of greater than 10 degrees. Crib bumpers generally are padded materials inserted around the inside of a crib and intended to prevent the crib occupant from becoming trapped in any part of the crib's openings; they do not include unpadded, mesh crib liners.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Tony CárdenasD-CA-29Sponsor

Democrats · 2

Roll calls

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History

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  1. May 13, 2021Introduced in House
  2. May 13, 2021Introduced in House
  3. May 13, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  4. May 14, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  5. Jun 22, 2021 · HouseMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  6. Jun 22, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2947-2948; text: CR H2947)
  7. Jun 22, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3182.
  8. Jun 22, 2021 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  9. Jun 23, 2021 · HousePursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 3182 are considered vacated.
  10. Jun 23, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340.(consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3029)
  11. Jun 23, 2021 · HousePursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340. (consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3029)
  12. Jun 24, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  13. May 3, 2022Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  14. May 3, 2022 · SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  15. May 3, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  16. May 3, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2291)
  17. May 4, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  18. May 11, 2022Presented to President.
  19. May 11, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  20. May 16, 2022Signed by President.
  21. May 16, 2022Signed by President.
  22. May 16, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-126.
  23. May 16, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-126.

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