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Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2013

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1793

Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2013 - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish a grant program to provide assistance to states that require compliant carbon monoxide alarms to be installed in dwelling units.

Defines "compliant carbon monoxide alarm" as an alarm that complies with the American National Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms as well as the American National Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors.

Directs the CPSC, in selecting grant recipients, to give favorable consideration to states that: (1) require compliant alarms in specified facilities with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages, including educational facilities, childcare facilities, health care facilities, adult dependent care facilities, government buildings, restaurants, theaters, lodging establishments, or dwelling units; and (2) have strategies to protect vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, or low-income households.

Permits states receiving grants to use such funds to: (1) purchase and install such alarms in dwelling units of low-income families or elderly persons, childcare facilities, public schools, senior centers, or student dwelling units owned by public universities; (2) train state or local fire code enforcement officials regarding compliance and installation; and (3) educate the public about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2015-FY2019 to carry out this Act.

Requires the CPSC to submit reports to Congress regarding the implementation of the grant program.

Current Status of Bill S 1793

Bill S 1793 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 10, 2013. Bill S 1793 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the Senate on December 10, 2013.  Bill S 1793's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583. as of November 12, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1793

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1793

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality
- Child safety and welfare
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Emergency communications systems
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Housing for the elderly and disabled
- Housing industry and standards
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Product safety and quality
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1793

Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2013
A bill to encourage States to require the installation of residential carbon monoxide detectors in homes, and for other purposes.
Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2013
Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2013

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