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Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022
3/8/2023, 8:11 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7981
Bill 117 HR 7981, also known as the Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022, aims to improve fire safety in public and federally assisted housing across the United States. The bill requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish minimum fire safety standards for these types of housing, including requirements for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and fire sprinkler systems.
Additionally, the bill mandates that all public and federally assisted housing properties conduct regular fire safety inspections and develop emergency evacuation plans in case of a fire. It also requires HUD to provide technical assistance and training to property owners and residents to ensure compliance with the new fire safety standards.
Furthermore, the bill allocates funding for the implementation of these fire safety measures, including grants for property owners to make necessary upgrades and improvements. It also establishes penalties for non-compliance with the new standards, in order to ensure that all public and federally assisted housing properties are safe and secure for residents. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7981 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect the lives and property of individuals living in public and federally assisted housing by improving fire safety standards and ensuring that proper measures are in place to prevent and respond to fires.
Additionally, the bill mandates that all public and federally assisted housing properties conduct regular fire safety inspections and develop emergency evacuation plans in case of a fire. It also requires HUD to provide technical assistance and training to property owners and residents to ensure compliance with the new fire safety standards.
Furthermore, the bill allocates funding for the implementation of these fire safety measures, including grants for property owners to make necessary upgrades and improvements. It also establishes penalties for non-compliance with the new standards, in order to ensure that all public and federally assisted housing properties are safe and secure for residents. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7981 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect the lives and property of individuals living in public and federally assisted housing by improving fire safety standards and ensuring that proper measures are in place to prevent and respond to fires.
Congressional Summary of HR 7981
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7981
Bill HR 7981 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 28, 2022. Bill HR 7981 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2022. Bill HR 7981's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7981
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7981
Primary Policy Focus
Housing and Community DevelopmentPotential 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 HR 7981
Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022
Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022
To require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing, and for other purposes.
Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022
Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7981
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