Consumer Safety Technology Act

This bill would establish a pilot program for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to use artificial intelligence for tasks such as tracking injury trends, identifying product hazards, and monitoring the sale of recalled goods. It also proposes that the Department of Commerce report on how blockchain technology can be used for consumer protection. Additionally, the bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to report on its activities to prevent unfair or deceptive practices involving digital tokens.

The bill affects the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Department of Commerce, and the Federal Trade Commission by requiring them to implement new pilot programs or submit reports. Additionally, stakeholders such as data scientists and product manufacturers are identified as parties the government must consult regarding the use of artificial intelligence. The legislation also impacts entities involved in the sale of consumer products and those utilizing blockchain technology or digital tokens.

• Artificial intelligence pilot program for consumer safety. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must establish a pilot program using artificial intelligence to track injury trends, identify product hazards, monitor the sale of recalled items, or flag products that fail to meet importation safety requirements.
• Blockchain technology consumer protection report. The Department of Commerce is required to submit a report detailing current and emerging applications of blockchain technology as they relate to consumer protection efforts.
• Digital token deceptive practices report. The Federal Trade Commission must report on its ongoing activities to prevent unfair or deceptive acts and practices involving digital tokens.

• H.R. 1770, Consumer Safety Technology Act
  Jun 20, 2025 · As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on March 4, 2025

The bill expands the operational capabilities of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by authorizing a pilot program for artificial intelligence integration and mandates new reporting requirements for the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission regarding their existing consumer protection and regulatory oversight functions.

This bill aims to enhance consumer protection by integrating advanced technologies into federal oversight, specifically by piloting artificial intelligence to identify product hazards and injury trends at the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Additionally, it seeks to evaluate the impact of blockchain technology and digital tokens on consumer safety through comprehensive departmental reporting.