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HR 8747118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Asbestos Exposure in Housing Reduction Act of 2024

Policy Area: Housing and Community Development
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Aug 29, 2024
Latest Action Date
Jun 13, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Executive Summary

The Asbestos Exposure in Housing Reduction Act of 2024 is a House bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing asbestos exposure risks within housing. The bill was referred to the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. However, no official summary or full text is available, and the bill ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. The policy area focuses on housing and community development, suggesting the bill intended to reduce asbestos-related health hazards in residential settings.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to reduce asbestos exposure in housing but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill targets asbestos exposure risks specifically in housing environments.
  • Referred to two committees with jurisdiction over financial services and energy/commerce issues.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis.
Who Benefits?

['Residents living in housing with potential asbestos exposure risks', 'Housing and community development agencies', 'Public health organizations focused on environmental hazards']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text and summary limits clarity on specific provisions and implementation mechanisms', 'Unclear funding sources or enforcement authorities due to missing bill text', 'Potential overlap or jurisdictional complexity given referral to multiple committees']

Political Context

Introduced in the House during the 118th Congress, the bill was referred to relevant committees but did not progress further and is recorded as failed or expired. The absence of a summary and full text suggests limited legislative momentum or prioritization within the current congressional session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increased awareness and future legislative efforts addressing asbestos hazards in housing due to initial bill introduction', 'Possible influence on housing safety standards or community health programs if similar proposals are reintroduced']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a bill summary and full text significantly limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's provisions and intended effects. The referral to multiple committees without further action suggests limited legislative progress, highlighting the importance of tracking committee considerations and public disclosures for government transparency.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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