H.R. 1770 · 119th Congress · Commerce
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Establishes AI pilot program at Consumer Product Safety Commission and requires blockchain reports. AI-read
What it does
This bill (1) establishes a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence to support the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and (2) requires reports related to blockchain technology and digital tokens.
Specifically, the CPSC must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence for a least one of the following purposes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety.
The bill also requires (1) the Department of Commerce to report on existing and emerging uses of blockchain technology for consumer protection, and (2) the Federal Trade Commission to report on its efforts to prevent unfair or deceptive practices relating to digital tokens.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Mar 3, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 House roll 191 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassConsumer Safety Technology Act | D 175–4 · R 161–32 |
Passed 336–36 |
Latest action
Jul 15, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.