S. 2508 · 114th Congress
Youth Sports Concussion Act
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2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate without amendment · Dec 6, 2016
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Youth Sports Concussion Act
(Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should review the National Academies' report on sports-related concussions and future research in such area for any matter that may impact products under the CPSC's jurisdiction or inform the FTC's efforts to protect consumers.
(Sec. 3) The bill makes it unlawful to sell or offer for sale in interstate commerce, or import into the United States for such purposes, athletic sporting equipment for which the seller or importer makes any deceptive claim with respect to the safety benefits of such item.
Violations shall be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The bill sets forth the enforcement authority of the FTC.
States may bring civil actions in federal court to obtain injunctive relief on behalf of state residents unless a civil or administrative action has already been instituted by the FTC. The FTC may intervene and appeal in state actions.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Youth Sports Concussion Act
Latest action (Dec 6, 2016): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 701.
Policy area: Commerce · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 4, 2016
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.