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US HR7981

Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022


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Introduced
06/08/2022
In Committee
06/22/2022
Crossed Over
07/28/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022, requires the installation of "qualifying smoke alarms" in certain federally assisted housing, including public housing, tenant-based and project-based Section 8 housing, supportive housing for the elderly and people with disabilities, and rural housing. The bill defines "qualifying smoke alarms" as those that are either hardwired or use 10-year non-rechargeable, non-replaceable batteries and have specific safety features. The bill also authorizes appropriations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a national educational campaign on health and safety requirements in housing.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 07/28/2022)

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