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 disabledHousing industry and standardsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careLow- and moderate-income housingPublic housingRural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4442

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