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SUPERSAFE Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3457

The SUPERSAFE Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3457, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance safety measures in schools across the country.

The SUPERSAFE Act proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. Firstly, it calls for increased funding for school security measures, such as installing security cameras, hiring security personnel, and implementing emergency response plans. This funding would be allocated to schools based on their individual needs and vulnerabilities.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve communication between schools and law enforcement agencies by requiring regular drills and training exercises to prepare for potential threats. It also calls for the development of a national database to track school safety incidents and trends, in order to better inform policy decisions and resource allocation. Furthermore, the SUPERSAFE Act includes provisions to address mental health issues among students, by providing funding for mental health services and support programs in schools. This is seen as a crucial component of preventing school violence and promoting overall student well-being. Overall, the SUPERSAFE Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the complex issue of school safety from multiple angles. By focusing on funding, training, communication, and mental health support, this bill aims to create a safer and more secure environment for students and staff in schools across the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 3457

Supercomputing for Safer Chemicals Act or the SUPERSAFE Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to form the Supercomputing for Safer Chemicals (SUPERSAFE) Consortium to, among other purposes, establish rapid approaches for the development of safer alternatives to toxic substances.

Specifically, the consortium must use supercomputing, machine learning, and similar capabilities to (1) establish rapid approaches for large-scale identification of toxic substances and the development of safer alternatives to toxic substances; (2) address the need to identify safe chemicals for use in consumer and industrial products, including in the manufacturing process to support the move to safer alternatives; and (3) make recommendations on how the produced information can be applied in risk assessments in regulatory decisions.

The consortium must make all models and documentation available to the public.

Current Status of Bill HR 3457

Bill HR 3457 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3457 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023.  Bill HR 3457's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. as of May 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3457

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 HR 3457

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Biological and life sciences
- Chemistry
- Computers and information technology
- Consumer affairs
- Government information and archives
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health technology, devices, supplies

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3457

SUPERSAFE Act
SUPERSAFE Act
Supercomputing for Safer Chemicals Act
To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a consortium relating to exposures to toxic substances and identifying chemicals that are safe to use.

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