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US S351

Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021


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Introduced
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To encourage States to require the installation of residential carbon monoxide detectors in homes, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021, aims to encourage states to require the installation of residential carbon monoxide detectors in homes. It establishes a grant program through the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide assistance to states and tribal organizations that have enacted laws or regulations requiring the installation of compliant carbon monoxide alarms in dwelling units. The grant funds can be used to purchase and install alarms in low-income and elderly households, develop training materials, and educate the public on the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 02/22/2021)

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