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Magnet Injury Prevention Act

USA116th CongressHR-6105| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2020
Tony Cárdenas

Tony Cárdenas

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Dec 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3143
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • December 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3143
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-3143: Magnet Injury Prevention Act
Child safety and welfareConsumer affairsMetalsProduct safety and quality

Magnet Injury Prevention Act

USA116th CongressHR-6105| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2020
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.
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Timeline
Dec 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3143
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • December 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3143
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Tony Cárdenas

Tony Cárdenas

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-3143: Magnet Injury Prevention Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareConsumer affairsMetalsProduct safety and quality