Congressman Dennis Moore (Third District - Kansas) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (Fifth District - Missouri) will hold a press availability at 3:45 p.m. followed by a press conference at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20th to discuss efforts to protect our children from toys containing lead-based paint and other hazardous materials. Over 25 million toys, primarily ones made in China, have been recalled for lead levels or because the toys were gravely dangerous if used and played with by children.

With the busiest holiday shopping day of the year approaching, the Congressmen will urge parents to learn more about this important issue and consumer and medical experts will outline concrete steps parents can take to insure the safety of their children.

In addition, Cleaver and Moore will discuss legislation they are cosponsoring to expand and improve the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the organization responsible for overseeing the testing of children's products. Until now, all the toy recalls that Americans have experienced have been voluntary and initiated by the manufacturer - they have not been enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

WHO:Congressman Dennis MooreCongressman Emanuel Cleaver, IIRob Schneider, Director of State Campaigns for Consumer Union, the non-profit publisher of Consumer ReportsMichelle Miller, Program Manager, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Kansas Department of Health and Environment

WHAT:Press availability with children, parents, experts and Members of Congress, followed by a press conference and presentation to parents to raise awareness of the dangers of toys containing lead paint and the need to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

WHEN:Tuesday, November 20, 2007Press availability begins at 3:45 p.m. (very good visuals and ability to speak with experts, doctors, parents and Congressmen).Press conference at 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:Community Room at Children's Mercy Hospital2401 Gillham, Kansas City MO 64108Kansas City, Missouri