Arsenic-Lumber Child Protection Act

H.R. 2727, the Arsenic-Lumber Child Protection Act, would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strictly regulate wood treated with arsenic-based preservatives, commonly known as CCA lumber. Under this bill, any product made with this lumber would be considered "misbranded" unless it carries a warning label disclosing the use of arsenic and stating that it is illegal to use such wood for playground equipment or other items intended for children. Additionally, the bill mandates a federal study to evaluate the health risks for consumers who come into direct contact with products made from arsenic-treated wood.