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Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
07/17/2019
07/17/2019
Crossed Over
09/18/2019
09/18/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Nicholas and Zachary Burt Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2019 This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide grants that support carbon monoxide poisoning prevention to states that require carbon monoxide alarms in dwellings and other facilities. Specifically, grant funds may be used to (1) purchase and install carbon monoxide alarms for the dwellings of low-income families and older adults, as well as for other facilities; (2) train state and local officials about the proper enforcement of carbon monoxide alarm requirements and circulate corresponding training materials; and (3) educate the public about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning and the proper use of carbon monoxide alarms.
AI Summary
This bill, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2019, aims to encourage states to require the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in homes and other facilities. It would establish a grant program through the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide funding to eligible states that have enacted laws or regulations requiring compliant carbon monoxide alarms. The grant funds could be used to purchase and install alarms for low-income families and the elderly, train state and local officials on enforcement, and educate the public about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning and the proper use of alarms. The bill authorizes $2 million in annual funding for the grant program from 2020 to 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Ann Kuster (D)*,
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Buddy Carter (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Robin Kelly (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Fred Upton (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 09/18/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1618/all-info | 03/08/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1618/BILLS-116hr1618eh.pdf | 09/19/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1618/BILLS-116hr1618eh.pdf.pdf | 09/19/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1618/BILLS-116hr1618rh.pdf | 09/17/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1618/BILLS-116hr1618rh.pdf.pdf | 09/17/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1618/BILLS-116hr1618ih.pdf | 03/28/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1618/BILLS-116hr1618ih.pdf.pdf | 03/28/2019 |
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