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H.R. 1770 · 119th Congress

Consumer Safety Technology Act

Passed HouseCommerce
IntroducedMar 3, 2025
Passed HouseJul 14, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jul 15, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The House passed it 336–36. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 5 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 1770 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 5 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jul 15, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Definitions
  • Sec. 102 Pilot program for use of artificial intelligence by Consumer Product Safety Commission
  • Sec. 202 Study on blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection
  • Sec. 302 Findings
  • Sec. 303 Report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices in transactions relating to tokens
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    Consumer Safety Technology Act

    This bill (1) establishes a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence to support the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and (2) requires reports related to blockchain technology and digital tokens.

    Specifically, the CPSC must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence for a least one of the following purposes: (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.

    The bill also requires (1) the Department of Commerce to report on existing and emerging uses of blockchain technology for consumer protection, and (2) the Federal Trade Commission to report on its efforts to prevent unfair or deceptive practices relating to digital tokens.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 3, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jul 14, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 336 - 36 (Roll no. 192). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    2. Jun 12, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-157.Library of Congress
    3. Mar 3, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jul 14, 2025 · HousePassed 336–36
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
      R 161 yes, 32 noD 175 yes, 4 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Kathy Castor D-FL-14
    • Erin Houchin R-IN-9
    • Lori Trahan D-MA-3