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Awning Safety Act of 2025

H.R. 1767 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1767119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/03/2025REP. BALDERSONR-OH · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.46 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)COMMERCE

2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Balderson, Troy (R-OH) (Introduced 03/03/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.46 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action06/24/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

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. 

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

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.

Introduced in House (IH)

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).

Referred in Senate (RFS)

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.

Reported in House (RH)

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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All Actions (15)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/03/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/04/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/04/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
06/12/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-158.
06/12/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-158.
06/12/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
06/23/2025House floor actionsMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
06/23/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2854-2855)
06/23/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1767.
06/23/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
06/23/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
06/23/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/24/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo 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 textAwning Safety Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseAwning Safety Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseAwning Safety Act of 2025
Display TitleAwning Safety Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as IntroducedAwning Safety Act of 2025
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to retractable awnings.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (1)

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Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee06/24/2025 Referred To
House - Energy and Commerce Committee06/12/2025 Reported By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee03/04/2025 Markup By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee03/03/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

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Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Commerce

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