A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Awning Safety Act of 2025," directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create a mandatory safety standard for retractable awnings. The standard focuses on fixed and freestanding retractable awnings. It specifically aims to protect people from death or serious injury caused by hazards like the awning unexpectedly opening when bungee tie-downs are removed. The Commission must establish this final standard within 18 months of the Act's enactment. Additionally, the Commission will define which specific types of retractable awning devices are included in this scope.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer protection by mandating safety standards for retractable awnings to prevent injury.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal power by mandating a new safety standard through the CPSC.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection against injury or death: The bill requires a safety standard designed to protect against the risk of death or serious injury related to hazards of retractable awnings (Section 2(a)).
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Prevention of unexpected awning movement: The standard aims to protect users from injuries that occur when an awning unexpectedly opens and strikes a person while they are removing bungee tie-downs for the cover (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer protection by mandating safety standards for retractable awnings to prevent injury.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal power by mandating a new safety standard through the CPSC.
- 6/24/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 6/23/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2854)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1767.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2854-2855)
- Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 6/12/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-158.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
- 3/4/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Kathy CastorDemocrat · Florida