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Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 5:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4442

Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022

This bill requires each unit of federally assisted housing to contain hardwired or tamper-resistant battery-powered smoke alarms. The bill also requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to complete a national campaign to educate the general public about health and safety requirements and how to properly use safety features in housing.

Current Status of Bill S 4442

Bill S 4442 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2022. Bill S 4442 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2022.  Bill S 4442's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of June 22, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4442

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 4442

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Housing for the elderly and disabled
- Housing industry and standards
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Public housing
- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4442

Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022
Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022
A bill to require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing, and for other purposes.

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