Safer Heat Act of 2022

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T04:18:58Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6615 Safer Heat Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6615

Bill 117 HR 6615, also known as the Safer Heat Act of 2022, aims to address the issue of carbon monoxide poisoning in residential buildings. The bill requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in all federally subsidized housing units, as well as in all new residential buildings constructed after the enactment of the bill.

The bill also establishes a grant program to assist low-income households in purchasing and installing carbon monoxide detectors. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a study on the prevalence of carbon monoxide poisoning in federally subsidized housing and to develop best practices for preventing such incidents.

Overall, the Safer Heat Act of 2022 seeks to protect residents from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning by ensuring that proper detection measures are in place in residential buildings.

Congressional Summary of HR 6615

Safer Heat Act of 2022

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for portable heating devices, including a requirement that a device shuts off at a threshold determined hazardous by the commission. The commission is authorized to enforce these standards.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6615

Bill HR 6615 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2022. Bill HR 6615 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2022. Bill HR 6615's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. as of February 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6615

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6615

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Consumer Product Safety Commission

- Consumer affairs

- Fires

- Lighting, heating, cooling

- Product safety and quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6615

Safer Heat Act of 2022

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a consumer product safety standard for portable electric heating devices, and for other purposes.

Safer Heat Act of 2022