Bills · HR 1770
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1770Fraud offenses and financial crimesCurrency
Consumer Safety Technology Act
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION JUL 15
READING
7MIN
COSPONSORS
3BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care because this bill addresses how government agencies can use new technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain to protect people in a rapidly changing world. If it becomes law, it could lead to faster removal of unsafe products from shelves and online stores, potentially preventing injuries. It could also help prevent various types of fraud and deceptive practices in the growing digital asset space, where consumers might currently face risks due to a lack of clear rules or understanding.
Without this bill, government agencies might be slower to adopt advanced tools for consumer protection, potentially leaving consumers more vulnerable to hazardous products or new forms of digital fraud. It sets the stage for a more technologically equipped approach to consumer safety and marketplace integrity, which could be crucial as digital commerce and new technologies become more integrated into daily life.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set up a pilot program to use artificial intelligence to enhance consumer product safety.
This aims to leverage new technology to more quickly identify and respond to dangerous products, potentially reducing consumer injuries.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, to study the potential uses of blockchain technology for consumer protection.
This study could inform future strategies to prevent fraud and deceptive practices in digital transactions.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to digital tokens.
This provision seeks to better protect consumers as the use of digital tokens and related technologies expands.
PROVISION 04
The CPSC's AI pilot program must use AI for at least one of four purposes, including tracking injury trends, identifying product hazards, monitoring for recalled products online, or identifying products to be refused entry into the U.S.
This specifies the practical applications of AI the CPSC must explore, focusing on direct consumer safety improvements.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
18
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 67%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
15 EVENTSJUL 15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
JUL 14
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
JUL 14
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3212-3214)
JUL 14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1770.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1770
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMar 3, 2025
Last actionJul 15, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025
House BillHR 1770Fraud offenses and financial crimesCurrency
Consumer Safety Technology Act
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 15, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
