Bills · HR 1767
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1767Product safety and qualityConsumer affairs
Awning Safety Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION JUN 24
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STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a specific safety hazard that can lead to serious injuries or even death: retractable awnings unexpectedly opening. If this bill becomes law, it would establish a mandatory federal safety standard, compelling manufacturers to incorporate specific safety features or designs to mitigate this risk. This could lead to a reduction in accidents and greater consumer confidence in awning products.
If the bill does not pass, there would be no federal mandate for these specific safety improvements. Manufacturers would continue to rely on voluntary industry standards, and consumers might remain at risk from this particular type of awning malfunction, potentially leading to ongoing incidents of injury.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create a mandatory safety standard for retractable awnings.
This ensures a government agency will establish uniform safety rules to prevent injuries.
PROVISION 02
The CPSC must issue this final safety standard within 18 months of the bill becoming law.
Sets a clear timeline for implementing the new safety measures.
PROVISION 03
The standard aims to protect against death or serious injury, specifically mentioning hazards like awnings unexpectedly opening and striking a person while removing bungee tie-downs.
Directly addresses a known, specific safety risk associated with these products.
PROVISION 04
The CPSC will determine which specific types of retractable awnings fall under the scope of this new safety standard.
Allows the agency with expertise to define the precise products covered by the rules.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTSJUN 24
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
JUN 23
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
JUN 23
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2854-2855)
JUN 23
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1767.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1767
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMar 3, 2025
Last actionJun 24, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025
House BillHR 1767Product safety and qualityConsumer affairs
Awning Safety Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 24, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
