What This Bill Does · Plain English
GovGreed Synthesis · AI extraction
This bill amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to bring amusement rides that are permanently fixed to a site (like roller coasters at major theme parks) under the jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It authorizes additional annual appropriations for the CPSC to carry out safety activities related to these rides.
Carveouts & Earmarks · 3 line items · $23M tagged
Specific dollar amounts in this bill that flow to identifiable companies or programs — the actual cash trail.
$12M
Sec. 2(b)(1)
"there is authorized to be appropriated to the Commission each fiscal year for activities relating to covered devices $11,500,000"
→ Consumer Product Safety Commission
$7M
Sec. 2(b)(1)(B)
"$6,500,000 each fiscal year is authorized to be appropriated exclusively for activities relating to covered devices permanently fixed to a site"
→ Consumer Product Safety Commission
$5M
Sec. 2(b)(1)(A)
"$5,000,000 each fiscal year is authorized to be appropriated exclusively for activities relating to covered devices not permanently fixed to a site"
→ Consumer Product Safety Commission
Action Timeline
2025-03-05
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-03-05
Introduced in House
2025-03-05
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E186)
2025-03-05
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.1855 pass?
HR.1855 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 38%.
What does HR.1855 do?
This bill amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to bring amusement rides that are permanently fixed to a site (like roller coasters at major theme parks) under the jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It authorizes additional annual appropriations for the CPSC to carry out safety activities related to these rides.
Who sponsored HR.1855?
HR.1855 was sponsored by André Carson (D-Indiana).
How much money does HR.1855 spend?
HR.1855 contains $23M in identified line-item carveouts to specific programs and companies, across 3 earmarks.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 1855 IH: National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1855 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2025 Mr. Carson (for himself, Ms. Tlaib , and Mrs. McIver ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to ensure amusement rides permanently fixed to a site are treated as consumer products, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act . 2. Amusement rides permanently fixed to a site (a) In general Section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5) ) is amended by striking , and which is not permanently fixed to a site. Such term does not include such a device which is permanently fixed to a site. and inserting a period. (b) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Commission each fiscal year for activities relating to covered devices $11,500,000, of which— (A) $5,000,000 each fiscal year is authorized to be appropriated exclusively for activities relating to covered devices not permanently fixed to a site; and (B) $6,500,000 each fiscal year is authorized to be appropriated exclusively for activities relating to covered devices permanently fixed to a site. (2) Covered device defined In this subsection, the term covered device means a mechanical device which carries or conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course or within a defined area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, which is customarily controlled or directed by an individual who is employed for that purpose and who is not a consumer with respect to such device.
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