Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in…
Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act to require compliant carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in every sleeping or dwelling unit within places of public accommodation affecting commerce.
Defines “compliant carbon monoxide alarm,” references NFPA 72 and the International Fire Code, requires states and FEMA to update lists, mandates guest check-in notices attesting compliance, gives the FTC enforcement authority for the notice requirement, and allows higher local standards.
The notice requirement takes effect one year after enactment.
Modest overall chance: clear safety purpose aids passage, but regulatory cost burden without funding and Senate hurdles reduce likelihood.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive statutory amendment that clearly creates new legal obligations (mandatory carbon monoxide alarm installation) and integrates those obligations into existing codes and enforcement authorities, but it lacks fiscal acknowledgement, detailed timelines for achieving physical compliance, and robust handling of edge cases.
Progressives emphasize public-health and equity benefits.
Progressives emphasize public-health and equity benefits.
Likely supportive because the bill advances public safety, consumer protection, and equitable safety standards in lodging.
Would favor stronger enforcement, funding assistance for small operators, and broader coverage where gaps exist.
Generally favorable as a targeted public-safety upgrade with a one-year phase for the notice provision.
Sees practical benefits but wants clarity on costs, scope, and administrative burden.
Skeptical of a federal mandate imposing installation and notification requirements on private businesses.
Prefers state/local code control, voluntary approaches, or federal cost-sharing rather than FTC-driven enforcement.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
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Modest overall chance: clear safety purpose aids passage, but regulatory cost burden without funding and Senate hurdles reduce likelihood.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives emphasize public-health and equity benefits.
Modest overall chance: clear safety purpose aids passage, but regulatory cost burden without funding and Senate hurdles reduce likelihood.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive statutory amendment that clearly creates new legal obligations (mandatory carbon monoxide alarm installation) and integrates those obligations into e…
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