HR1770119th CongressWALLET

Consumer Safety Technology Act

Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Passed House

Summary

This bill would direct federal agencies to strengthen __consumer protection__ by testing artificial intelligence to spot product hazards, studying blockchain to prevent fraud, and defining tokens to guide FTC enforcement.

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  • Consumers and families would benefit from faster detection of unsafe products through a Consumer Product Safety Commission AI pilot that can track injury trends, identify hazards, and monitor online retail listings for recalled items. The pilot must be established within 1 year and must report its findings after it concludes.
  • The Department of Commerce would lead a 1-year study on blockchain applications for consumer protection with public comment and a 6-month follow-up report to Congress. The study looks at fraud prevention, public-private best practices, risks and benefits, and potential regulatory changes.
  • The Federal Trade Commission must issue a report within 1 year cataloging its actions on token-related unfair or deceptive practices, its prevention efforts, and recommendations for legislation and training to improve oversight of token markets.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

AI tools to spot unsafe products

If enacted, the Consumer Product Safety Commission would launch an AI pilot within 1 year. It would use AI for at least one task. Tasks include tracking injuries, spotting hazards, scanning websites for recalled new and used items, or flagging unsafe imports. The Commission would consult tech, cybersecurity, retailers, makers, and safety groups. Within 1 year after the pilot ends, it would report results to Congress and post them online.

Clear definitions for tokens and products

The bill would set key meanings for later sections. "Consumer product" would use the definition in existing law. "Secretary" would mean the Secretary of Commerce. "Token" would mean a transferable digital record on a blockchain or similar ledger. These meanings would guide who and what the bill covers.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

FL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2025

  • Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2025

  • Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 336 • No: 36

house vote • 7/14/2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Yes: 336 • No: 36

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