1. What type of testing does the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) passed in December require?

2. Who is affected by this new law? - how are they affected?

3. What types of fines do businesses face if they do not comply with the law?

4. What challenges does the broad wording of the bill pose for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and retailers?

5. What argument does the Handmade Toy Alliance make for opposing the bill?

6. How will the bill affect The Salvation Army (and other thrift stores)?

7. Read more about the bill under "Background" and "Resources" below. Do you think Congress went too far with the regulations in this bill? Explain your answer.