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
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
DDemocratic
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
Co
Colin Z. Allred
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
Co
Don Bacon
RRepublican
Co
John R. Carter
RRepublican
Co
Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
Co
Kathy Castor
DDemocratic
Co
Michael C. Burgess
RRepublican
Co
Mike Flood
RRepublican
Co
Nikema Williams
DDemocratic
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