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Cornyn: Consumer Product Safety Bill Will Help Keep Children Safe

Statement

Date: March 6, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Business and Consumers

Cornyn: Consumer Product Safety Bill Will Help Keep Children Safe

Says certain improvements are necessary during reconciliation with House

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn made the following statement Thursday following passage of the Consumer Product Safety bill. Sen. Cornyn voted for the legislation:

"I am encouraged the Senate acted to strengthen our consumer product safety network. In particular, this legislation will make imported toys and other products safer for children. It will enhance government scrutiny of both foreign and domestic products and provide federal inspectors the flexibility to keep pace with modern safety standards.

"There are critical improvements that must still be made to the bill. For example, I offered an amendment to prevent the possibility for lawsuit abuse. That amendment was rejected, and I hope this area will be strengthened in the House-Senate reconciliation."


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