In one paragraph
The federal H.R. 1770 (Consumer Safety Technology Act, which includes the AI for Consumer Product Safety Act, Blockchain Innovation Act and Digital Taxonomy Act) would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set up a pilot program on using AI within one year after enactment, the Secretary of Commerce to study blockchain for consumer protection, and the FTC to report on token-related deceptive practices. The House passed it 336-36 on July 14, 2025; referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee July 15, 2025.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. No duties for businesses. It directs the CPSC, Commerce and the FTC to run a pilot, a study and a report; the CPSC must consult manufacturers and retailers.
Key provisions
- Title I, Sec. 102: within 1 year after enactment the CPSC shall establish a pilot program to explore AI in support of its mission, using AI for at least one of: tracking injury trends, identifying product hazards, monitoring the retail market (including websites) for recalled products, or identifying products that must be refused entry at customs
- The CPSC must consult technologists and AI experts, cybersecurity experts, retailers, manufacturers, consumer product safety organizations and others it considers appropriate, and report on the pilot within 1 year after it concludes
- Title II: within 1 year after enactment the Secretary of Commerce, with the FTC, shall complete a study on blockchain for consumer protection (with public comment) and report within 6 months after completing it
- Title III: within 1 year after enactment the FTC shall report on its actions against unfair or deceptive acts involving tokens and recommend legislation
- No penalties or appropriations are in the text
- Passed the House 336-36 (Roll no. 192) July 14, 2025; referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest legislative action
Jul 15, 2025. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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