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US S4442

Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022


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

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL 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 public housing, tenant-based and project-based assisted housing, supportive housing for the elderly and disabled, housing for people with HIV/AIDS, and rural housing. The bill defines "qualifying smoke alarms" as either hardwired or using non-rechargeable, non-replaceable 10-year batteries with additional safety features. The bill also authorizes funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a national educational campaign on housing health and safety requirements. The bill aims to improve fire safety in federally assisted housing through these measures.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 06/22/2022)

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