Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-02-16T15:28:31Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 577 Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/16/2024, 3:28 PM

Congressional Summary of S 577

Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act of 2023

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 (e.g., lead-based paint and lead service lines).

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 577

Bill S 577 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 577 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023. Bill S 577's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 577

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 577

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 577

Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act of 2023

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.