Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act

Senate Bill 2746 - Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T05:15:38Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2746 Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 5:15 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2746

Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act

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.

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2746

Bill S 2746 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2021. Bill S 2746 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 14, 2021. Bill S 2746's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of September 14, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2746

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2746

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 2746

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.

Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act