HR 5202 United States House · 118th Congress

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes a federal grant program to improve swimming pool and spa safety, targeting states, Indian Tribes, and qualifying nonprofits (501(c)(3) organizations with pool safety experience). It requires applicants to already have state or tribal laws meeting minimum safety standards for pools built after a certain date. Grant funds must be used for at least 25% on hiring/inspecting drain covers and enforcement, with the remainder for public education on drowning prevention - prioritizing underserved, rural, or minority communities with higher drowning rates. The program is funded at $5 million annually from 2024-2028, with recipients required to submit annual reports on grant use and effectiveness.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Aug 11, 2023 Last action Apr 5, 2024
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Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-448.
lower
Dec 6, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
lower
Dec 6, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Dec 5, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 0.
lower
Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Aug 18, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
lower
Aug 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Aug 11, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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