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H.R. 1767 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Balderson, Troy (R-OH) (Introduced 03/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.46 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/24/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (03/03/2025)
Awning Safety Act of 2025
This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue a consumer product safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings. Specifically, the CPSC must issue a standard to protect against the risk of death or serious injury associated with the awnings, including the risk of death or serious injury related to the awning unexpectedly opening and striking a person while removing the bungee tie-downs for the cover of the awning.
119 HR 1767 EH: Awning Safety Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1767
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to retractable awnings.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Awning Safety Act of 2025.
2.Consumer product safety standard for retractable awnings (a)Consumer product safety standard requiredNot later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings within the jurisdiction of the Commission to protect against the risk of death or serious injury related to the hazards associated with such awnings, including the risk of death or serious injury related to the awning unexpectedly opening and striking a person while removing the bungee tie-downs for the cover of the awning. (b)CPSC determination of scopeThe Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of retractable awning devices within the jurisdiction of the Commission that are within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section, as reasonably necessary to protect against hazards associated with retractable awnings. (c)Treatment of standardA consumer product safety standard promulgated under subsection (a) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under sections 7 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 and 2058). Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1767 IH: Awning Safety Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1767
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2025 Mr. Balderson (for himself and Ms. Castor of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to retractable awnings.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Awning Safety Act of 2025.
2.Consumer product safety standard for retractable awnings (a)Consumer product safety standard requiredNot later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings within the jurisdiction of the Commission to protect against the risk of death or serious injury related to the hazards associated with such awnings, including the risk of death or serious injury related to the awning unexpectedly opening and striking a person while removing the bungee tie-downs for the cover of the awning. (b)CPSC determination of scopeThe Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of retractable awning devices within the jurisdiction of the Commission that are within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section, as reasonably necessary to protect against hazards associated with retractable awnings. (c)Treatment of standardA consumer product safety standard promulgated under subsection (a) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under sections 7 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 and 2058).
119 HR 1767 : Awning Safety Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1767IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 24, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to retractable awnings.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Awning Safety Act of 2025.2.Consumer product safety standard for retractable awnings(a)Consumer product safety standard requiredNot later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings within the jurisdiction of the Commission to protect against the risk of death or serious injury related to the hazards associated with such awnings, including the risk of death or serious injury related to the awning unexpectedly opening and striking a person while removing the bungee tie-downs for the cover of the awning.(b)CPSC determination of scopeThe Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of retractable awning devices within the jurisdiction of the Commission that are within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section, as reasonably necessary to protect against hazards associated with retractable awnings.(c)Treatment of standardA consumer product safety standard promulgated under subsection (a) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under sections 7 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 and 2058).Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1767 RH: Awning Safety Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 124119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1767[Report No. 119–158]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 3, 2025Mr. Balderson (for himself and Ms. Castor of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJune 12, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to retractable awnings.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Awning Safety Act of 2025.2.Consumer product safety standard for retractable awnings(a)Consumer product safety standard requiredNot later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings within the jurisdiction of the Commission to protect against the risk of death or serious injury related to the hazards associated with such awnings, including the risk of death or serious injury related to the awning unexpectedly opening and striking a person while removing the bungee tie-downs for the cover of the awning.(b)CPSC determination of scopeThe Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of retractable awning devices within the jurisdiction of the Commission that are within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section, as reasonably necessary to protect against hazards associated with retractable awnings.(c)Treatment of standardA consumer product safety standard promulgated under subsection (a) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under sections 7 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 and 2058).June 12, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 03/04/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 03/04/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| 06/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-158. |
| 06/12/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-158. |
| 06/12/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 124. |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2854-2855) |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1767. |
| 06/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854) |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854) |
| 06/23/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/24/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to retractable awnings. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Awning Safety Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Awning Safety Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Awning Safety Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Awning Safety Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Awning Safety Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to retractable awnings. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 06/24/2025 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 06/12/2025 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 03/04/2025 Markup By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 03/03/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Commerce
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