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The Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R. 1027)

Washington, May 21 -

Congressman Posey introduced H.R. 1027, the Thrift Store Protection Act, to exempt certain products sold by second hand sellers and charities from over-regulation stemming from legislation passed by Congress. He was joined by Rep. Bobby Bright (D-AL) in introducing this bill. Specifically, the Thrift Store Protection Act would exempt second-hand sellers from Public Law 110-314’s (The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008) lead requirements for a two year period in the categories of children’s clothes, textiles, shoes and books. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the consumer safety standards of these products and recommend to Congress needed accommodations. Neighborhood thrift stores, including The Salvation Army, have expressed concern for their shoppers and services when their inventory of children’s clothing, textiles, shoes and books were, unexpectedly, swept up in this law. 

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