Senate Bill 4442
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 22, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4442
Congress
117
Policy Area
Housing and Community Development
Housing and Community Development
Primary focus of measure is home ownership; housing programs administration and funding; residential rehabilitation; regional planning, rural and urban development; affordable housing; homelessness; housing industry and construction; fair housing. Measures concerning mortgages and mortgage finance may fall under Finance and Financial Sector policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022
This bill requires each unit of federally assisted housing to contain hardwired or tamper-resistant battery-powered smoke alarms. The bill also requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to complete a national campaign to educate the general public about health and safety requirements and how to properly use safety features in housing.
June 22, 2022
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06/22/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
06/22/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 5:48:34 PM