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   &lt;pre&gt;[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 97 (Friday, June 4, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [&lt;a href="https://www.gpo.gov"&gt;www.gpo.gov&lt;/a&gt;]By Mr. McNERNEY:H.R. 3723.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of the UnitedStates grants Congress the authority to enact this bill.[Page H2693]&lt;/pre&gt;
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     Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2062) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 239) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1443) to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ- owned businesses; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to Update of Commission’s Conciliation Procedures; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 14) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 15) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders; and for other purposes.
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     At 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.
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2021-06-24
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
sscm00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-06-23
2
House floor actions
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 H3048-3049)
Floor
8000
2021-06-23
9
Library of Congress
Passed/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 H3048-3049)
Floor
H1B000
2021-06-23
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 3723 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-06-22
2
House floor actions
At 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.
Floor
H8D000
2021-06-22
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3723.
Floor
H30000
2021-06-22
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2944-2947; text: CR H2944-2945)
Floor
H30300
2021-06-22
2
House floor actions
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
2021-06-07
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
hsif17
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committee
H11100
2021-06-04
Energy and Commerce Committee
hsif00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-06-04
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-06-04
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
2021-06-24T16:44:48Z
Referred to
Senate
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
sscm00
Standing
2021-06-04T13:36:45Z
Referred to
House
Energy and Commerce Committee
2021-06-07T18:44:56Z
Referred to
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
hsif17
hsif00
Standing
B001248
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Michael
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Burgess
C.
R
2021-06-04
TX
S001200
9
Darren
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Soto
D
2021-06-04
FL
G000558
2
Brett
Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Guthrie
R
2021-06-04
KY
D000626
8
Warren
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Davidson
R
2021-06-04
OH
T000479
3
Van
Rep. Taylor, Van [R-TX-3]
Taylor
R
2021-06-22
TX
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.
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2021-06-04
2021-06-24
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
House
Commerce
2021-06-23
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2062) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 239) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1443) to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ- owned businesses; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to Update of Commission’s Conciliation Procedures; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 14) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 15) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders; and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-05-31
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
CRS
Related bill
Digital Taxonomy Act
HR
2021-05-31
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
CRS
Related bill
Blockchain Innovation Act
HR
M001166
9
Jerry
Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
N
McNerney
D
CA
Advanced technology and technological innovations Competition and antitrust Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Consumer affairs Currency Digital media Financial services and investments Fraud offenses and financial crimes Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Product safety and quality Public-private cooperation Retail and wholesale trades Trade restrictions
2021-06-04
Introduced in House
 <p> <b>Consumer Safety Technology Act</b><br> <br> This bill requires various agencies to explore the use of emerging technologies in the context of consumer products and safety. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence in a pilot program for a least one of the following processes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety. <p>Additionally, the Department of Commerce must consult with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other relevant agencies to study potential applications of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin), including the use of such technology to address fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices. <p> Finally, the FTC must report on its efforts to address unfair or deceptive trade practices related to digital tokens (i.e., transferable units of a digital currency).
2021-08-02T18:44:41Z
00
2021-06-23
Passed House
 <p><b>Consumer Safety Technology Act</b><br> <br> This bill requires various agencies to explore the use of emerging technologies in the context of consumer products and safety. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence in a pilot program for a least one of the following processes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety. </p><p>Additionally, the Department of Commerce must consult with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other relevant agencies to study potential applications of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin), including the use of such technology to address fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices. <p> Finally, the FTC must report on its efforts to address unfair or deceptive trade practices related to digital tokens (i.e., transferable units of a digital currency).
2021-08-11T12:03:11Z
53
2021-06-24T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3723rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr3723rfs.xml
2021-06-23T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3723eh/xml/BILLS-117hr3723eh.xml
2021-06-04T04:00:00Z
Introduced in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3723ih/xml/BILLS-117hr3723ih.xml
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Consumer Safety Technology Act
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IH
Introduced in House
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
AI for Consumer Product Safety Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
IH
Introduced in House
Blockchain Innovation Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
IH
Introduced in House
Digital Taxonomy Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
EH
Engrossed in House
To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence in support of the mission of the Commission and direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology and digital tokens, respectively.
Official Title as Introduced
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Digital Taxonomy Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Blockchain Innovation Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
AI for Consumer Product Safety Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
H
House
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Short Titles as Passed House
H
House
AI for Consumer Product Safety Act
Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
H
House
Blockchain Innovation Act
Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
H
House
Digital Taxonomy Act
Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
HR
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
3.0.0
2021-06-23
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2062) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 239) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1443) to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ- owned businesses; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to Update of Commission’s Conciliation Procedures; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 14) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 15) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders; and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-05-31
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
CRS
Related bill
Digital Taxonomy Act
HR
2021-05-31
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
CRS
Related bill
Blockchain Innovation Act
HR
2021-06-24
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
sscm00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-06-23
2
House floor actions
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 H3048-3049)
Floor
8000
2021-06-23
9
Library of Congress
Passed/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 H3048-3049)
Floor
H1B000
2021-06-23
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 486, proceedings on H.R. 3723 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-06-22
2
House floor actions
At 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.
Floor
H8D000
2021-06-22
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3723.
Floor
H30000
2021-06-22
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2944-2947; text: CR H2944-2945)
Floor
H30300
2021-06-22
2
House floor actions
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
2021-06-07
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
hsif17
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committee
H11100
2021-06-04
Energy and Commerce Committee
hsif00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-06-04
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-06-04
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
M001166
9
Jerry
Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
N
McNerney
D
CA
B001248
26
Michael
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Burgess
C.
R
2021-06-04
TX
S001200
9
Darren
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Soto
D
2021-06-04
FL
G000558
2
Brett
Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Guthrie
R
2021-06-04
KY
D000626
8
Warren
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Davidson
R
2021-06-04
OH
T000479
3
Van
Rep. Taylor, Van [R-TX-3]
Taylor
R
2021-06-22
TX
Advanced technology and technological innovations Competition and antitrust Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Consumer affairs Currency Digital media Financial services and investments Fraud offenses and financial crimes Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Product safety and quality Public-private cooperation Retail and wholesale trades Trade restrictions
2021-06-04
Introduced in House
 <p> <b>Consumer Safety Technology Act</b><br> <br> This bill requires various agencies to explore the use of emerging technologies in the context of consumer products and safety. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence in a pilot program for a least one of the following processes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety. <p>Additionally, the Department of Commerce must consult with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other relevant agencies to study potential applications of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin), including the use of such technology to address fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices. <p> Finally, the FTC must report on its efforts to address unfair or deceptive trade practices related to digital tokens (i.e., transferable units of a digital currency).
2021-08-02T18:44:41Z
00
2021-06-23
Passed House
 <p><b>Consumer Safety Technology Act</b><br> <br> This bill requires various agencies to explore the use of emerging technologies in the context of consumer products and safety. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence in a pilot program for a least one of the following processes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety. </p><p>Additionally, the Department of Commerce must consult with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other relevant agencies to study potential applications of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin), including the use of such technology to address fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices. <p> Finally, the FTC must report on its efforts to address unfair or deceptive trade practices related to digital tokens (i.e., transferable units of a digital currency).
2021-08-11T12:03:11Z
53
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
AI for Consumer Product Safety Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
IH
Introduced in House
Blockchain Innovation Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
IH
Introduced in House
Digital Taxonomy Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
EH
Engrossed in House
To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence in support of the mission of the Commission and direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology and digital tokens, respectively.
Official Title as Introduced
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Digital Taxonomy Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Blockchain Innovation Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
AI for Consumer Product Safety Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
H
House
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Short Titles as Passed House
H
House
AI for Consumer Product Safety Act
Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
H
House
Blockchain Innovation Act
Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
H
House
Digital Taxonomy Act
Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
2021-06-24
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.