SRES 281 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of June 18 through June 24, 2023, as "National Firefighter Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Firefighter Safety Week to raise awareness of the fire risks associated with improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

SRES 281 is a Senate resolution designating June 18-24, 2023, as "National Firefighter Safety Week" to raise awareness about fire risks from improper lithium-ion battery disposal. It encourages firefighter training on handling battery incidents, public education about safe battery storage and disposal, and community outreach programs. The resolution also supports existing federal grant programs that fund firefighter safety initiatives related to lithium-ion battery hazards.
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 22, 2023 Last action Jun 22, 2023
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Jun 22, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2244-2245)
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Jun 22, 2023
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