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This bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop and implement a public awareness campaign about grill safety, based on concerning statistical findings about grill-related incidents. The bill highlights data from the National Fire Protection Association showing that between 2017 and 2021, an average of 22,155 people annually visited emergency rooms due to grill-related injuries, with gas grills causing approximately 9,079 home fires each year. Key safety issues identified include grill leaks and breaks, fires starting on balconies or porches, and the heightened risk of fires when grills are not cleaned properly. Most grill-related fires occur during summer months, with July being the peak month at 16% of incidents. The CPSC will be required to create an educational campaign within one year of the bill's enactment, focusing on the dangers of grilling and best practices for preventing injuries and fires. To support this initiative, the bill authorizes $5,000,000 in funding for the public awareness campaign, aiming to reduce the number of grill-related accidents and improve public safety.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/614/all-info