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Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act of 2023

2/16/2024, 3:28 PM

Congressional Summary of S 577

Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act of 2023

This bill requires the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs to conduct a risk assessment of properties that receive low-income housing assistance to identify properties with the greatest risk of exposing children under six years old to lead hazards (e.g., lead-based paint and lead service lines).

The office must develop an action plan for remediation and control of lead hazards in identified properties and submit a report on low-income housing properties with lead hazards, including the number of children under six living at those properties.

Current Status of Bill S 577

Bill S 577 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 577 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023.  Bill S 577's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 577

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 577

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health
- Congressional oversight
- Housing industry and standards
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Metals
- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 577

Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act of 2023
Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act of 2023
A bill to require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct an annual risk assessment of properties receiving tenant-based or project-based rental assistance for lead-based hazards, and for other purposes.

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