HR 7877
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act of 2022
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Bill overview
This bill reauthorizes the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which aims to prevent childhood drownings by requiring safety features in pools and spas. It expands grant programs for states, tribes, and nonprofits to implement and enforce pool safety laws, educate the public, and promote swimming lessons. The bill also updates definitions and establishes a reporting requirement for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to evaluate the program’s effectiveness.
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Carolyn B. Maloney
Carolyn Bourdeaux
Colin Z. Allred
Daniel T. Kildee
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