A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
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 336–36
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Consumer Safety Technology Act directs various federal agencies to explore and report on new technologies. It mandates the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program using artificial intelligence to support its safety mission. Additionally, the Secretary of Commerce is required to conduct a study on how blockchain technology can be used for consumer protection and to mitigate fraud. Finally, the Federal Trade Commission must submit a report regarding its actions and efforts to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices involving tokens.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer protection by using AI to track product hazards and studying blockchain to mitigate fraud.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill addresses technology-related fraud and safety through AI and blockchain, which intersects with cybersecurity concerns.
- Scored +2
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The bill focuses on oversight of digital assets like tokens and the use of AI in safety missions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to pass The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not. Passed 336 yes · 36 no
07/14/2025 · Roll call 192 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Product Safety Tracking: The Consumer Product Safety Commission will use artificial intelligence to track injury trends, identify product hazards, and monitor the retail marketplace for recalled products (Section 102(b)(1)).
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Enhanced Fraud Prevention: The Secretary of Commerce will study how blockchain technology can be used to prevent or mitigate fraud and other unfair or deceptive acts or practices (Section 202(a)(1)).
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Increased Consumer Protection in Digital Markets: The Federal Trade Commission will report on its efforts and recommendations to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive acts or practices involving tokens (Section 303).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided 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 using AI to track product hazards and studying blockchain to mitigate fraud.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill focuses on oversight of digital assets like tokens and the use of AI in safety missions. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill's focus on consumer protection in digital markets through blockchain and tokens has minor implications for digital data handling.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the mandate of federal agencies like the CPSC, FTC, and Department of Commerce regarding new technologies. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires various agencies to submit and make public reports regarding their findings and actions.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill addresses technology-related fraud and safety through AI and blockchain, which intersects with cybersecurity concerns.
- 7/15/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 7/14/2025
- 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 336 - 36 (Roll no. 192).
- 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). (text: CR H3212-3213)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231)
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1770.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3212-3214)
- Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 6/12/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-157.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Kathy CastorDemocrat · Florida
Erin HouchinRepublican · Indiana
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts