Nebraska congressman introduces bill to amend consumer safety act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jenni Terry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Library Association (ALA) supports legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) yesterday to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) to exempt ordinary books from the lead limit within the act.  This is a welcome step toward ensuring libraries will not be adversely affected by the law.

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