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A bill to amend the National Construction Safety Team Act to enable the National Institute of Standards and Technology to investigate structures other than buildings to inform the development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures, and for other purposes.

6/5/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4446

Bill 118 s 4446, also known as the National Construction Safety Team Act Amendment, aims to expand the scope of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) investigations to include structures other than buildings. The purpose of this amendment is to gather valuable information that can be used to develop engineering standards, best practices, and building codes for these non-building structures.

By allowing NIST to investigate a wider range of structures, such as bridges, dams, and tunnels, the hope is to improve safety measures and construction practices in these areas. This amendment will enable NIST to conduct thorough investigations and analysis, which will ultimately benefit the construction industry and the general public.

Overall, Bill 118 s 4446 seeks to enhance the safety and quality of non-building structures by leveraging NIST's expertise and resources. This amendment highlights the importance of continuously improving engineering standards and building codes to ensure the safety and integrity of all types of structures.

Current Status of Bill S 4446

Bill S 4446 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2024. Bill S 4446 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 4, 2024.  Bill S 4446's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 4, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4446

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4446

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4446

A bill to amend the National Construction Safety Team Act to enable the National Institute of Standards and Technology to investigate structures other than buildings to inform the development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the National Construction Safety Team Act to enable the National Institute of Standards and Technology to investigate structures other than buildings to inform the development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures, and for other purposes.

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