Safe Generators Save Lives Act

12/30/2022, 7:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2813

Safe Generators Save Lives Act

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for portable generators, including requirements related to labeling, minimum cord length, and shutoff capability in an elevated carbon monoxide environment. The commission is authorized to enforce these standards.

Current Status of Bill S 2813

Bill S 2813 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2021. Bill S 2813 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 23, 2021.  Bill S 2813's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of September 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2813

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2813

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityConsumer Product Safety CommissionConsumer affairsElectric power generation and transmissionHazardous wastes and toxic substancesProduct safety and quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2813

Safe Generators Save Lives ActA bill to create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes.Safe Generators Save Lives Act
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