IL HR0390

Urges Congress to reexamine federal law banning sale of products from foreign countries aimed at children containing more than 600 parts per million of lead.

Notes that lead is found in steel and metal alloys used in off-road motorcycles and recreational vehicles designed for young riders.

Identifies approximately 13,000 power sports dealers employing an estimated 124,000 people, with an estimated annual retail market value of $14 billion including sales, service, parts, accessories, and payroll.

Estimates that unsellable inventory at United States dealers exceeds $100 million and the industry has millions of dollars in parts in production that cannot be sold due to the federal lead restrictions.

Calls for Congress to balance child health and safety protections with preservation of the recreational vehicle industry to protect jobs and stabilize the economy during financial crisis.