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Booster Seat Safety Act

USA118th CongressHR-607| House 
| Updated: 1/27/2023
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Booster Seat Safety Act This bill addresses labeling requirements and testing standards for booster seats used in motor vehicles. Specifically, the bill requires labels on booster seats to include the minimum recommended age (4 years) and weight (40 pounds) for a child to use the seat. It also requires that a label on a car seat or combination car seat list the maximum weight and height limits of the seat, as well as a recommendation to continue using the seat until the child exceeds the listed limits. Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) must either establish a minimum height recommendation for booster seats or a method for manufacturers to use to determine a minimum height recommendation. Once the minimum height or method is established, booster seat labels must also contain the minimum height recommendation. The NHTSA must also establish a standard for side-impact crash tests for booster seats and provide guidelines for creating a testing dummy that approximates a six-year old child for such crash tests. Further, the NHTSA must study systems for tethering child restraint systems in vehicles and make recommendations about using or modifying tether systems to maximize child safety.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5736
Booster Seat Safety Act
Jan 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5736
    Booster Seat Safety Act


  • January 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild safety and welfareConsumer affairsDepartment of TransportationMotor vehiclesPerformance measurementProduct safety and quality

Booster Seat Safety Act

USA118th CongressHR-607| House 
| Updated: 1/27/2023
Booster Seat Safety Act This bill addresses labeling requirements and testing standards for booster seats used in motor vehicles. Specifically, the bill requires labels on booster seats to include the minimum recommended age (4 years) and weight (40 pounds) for a child to use the seat. It also requires that a label on a car seat or combination car seat list the maximum weight and height limits of the seat, as well as a recommendation to continue using the seat until the child exceeds the listed limits. Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) must either establish a minimum height recommendation for booster seats or a method for manufacturers to use to determine a minimum height recommendation. Once the minimum height or method is established, booster seat labels must also contain the minimum height recommendation. The NHTSA must also establish a standard for side-impact crash tests for booster seats and provide guidelines for creating a testing dummy that approximates a six-year old child for such crash tests. Further, the NHTSA must study systems for tethering child restraint systems in vehicles and make recommendations about using or modifying tether systems to maximize child safety.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5736
Booster Seat Safety Act
Jan 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5736
    Booster Seat Safety Act


  • January 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild safety and welfareConsumer affairsDepartment of TransportationMotor vehiclesPerformance measurementProduct safety and quality