Protecting America's Children

March 4, 2008 - As the Senate begins debate on the consumer product safety bill, Senate Democrats are working to pass legislation that protects children from toxic toys. Democratic Senators Mark Pryor and Amy Klobuchar held a press conference today with a pediatrician and parents of children who were harmed by dangerous toys to discuss Democrats' efforts to reverse the Bush Administration's lax consumer product safety standards.

"Accidents happen. But it is no accident when a manufacturer uses lead paint for a toy because it's a cheaper material, or when a toxic product remains on the shelves despite multiple consumer complaints," Pryor said. "My legislation prevents these dangerous toys and products from entering the marketplace, responds swiftly to remove them when they do and punishes bad actors who try to profit at our children's expense." Senator Klobuchar added, "This legislation will help keep toxic toys off our shores and out of our stores. Parents must know that when they buy products for their children they have met the highest safety standards and will be safe. It's simply unacceptable that we continue to see more and more toys recalled due to high lead content and safety flaws - we must act now." Read more.

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