Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4313 Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4313

Bill 118 HR 4313, also known as the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to improve the safety of pools and spas in the United States. The bill is named after Virginia Graeme Baker, a young girl who tragically drowned in a pool due to a faulty drain cover.

The main purpose of this bill is to reauthorize and strengthen the requirements of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which was originally passed in 2007. The reauthorization act includes provisions that require all public pools and spas to have anti-entrapment devices installed on their drains to prevent accidents like the one that took Virginia's life.

Additionally, the bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to continue to educate the public about pool and spa safety, as well as to conduct research on the effectiveness of anti-entrapment devices. The bill also includes provisions for grants to help states and local governments enforce pool and spa safety regulations. Overall, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act aims to prevent tragic accidents like the one that took Virginia's life by improving the safety standards for pools and spas across the country.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4313

Bill HR 4313 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4313 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4313's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of June 23, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4313

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Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4313

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization ActVirginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization ActTo reauthorize the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, and for other purposes.

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