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S 4109118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Blast Overpressure Safety Act

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 11, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Blast Overpressure Safety Act (S.4109) was a Senate bill introduced during the 118th Congress aimed at addressing safety concerns related to blast overpressure, likely in military or defense contexts given its referral to the Committee on Armed Services and its classification under Armed Forces and National Security. The bill did not advance beyond initial referral and ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or specific measures proposed by the bill.

Bottom Line

S.4109 sought to address blast overpressure safety issues within the armed forces but did not progress past committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • It is categorized under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security, indicating a focus on military safety concerns.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis of the bill's specific provisions.
Who Benefits?

['Members of the armed forces potentially exposed to blast overpressure hazards', 'Department of Defense and related military safety and health organizations', 'Defense contractors and agencies involved in military safety equipment and protocols']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and summary limits understanding of implementation requirements and costs', 'Unclear authority and oversight mechanisms due to absence of detailed provisions', 'Potential challenges in enforcement and compliance cannot be assessed without bill text']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services but did not advance further, resulting in its expiration. This indicates limited legislative momentum or prioritization during the 118th Congress. The absence of a summary or full text in public records suggests limited transparency or dissemination of the bill's content.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential improvements in military personnel safety if provisions were enacted, reducing blast-related injuries', 'Possible increased costs or resource allocation within the Department of Defense for safety measures', 'Enhanced focus on blast overpressure hazards could influence related defense research and development priorities']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text restricts comprehensive analysis and public understanding of the bill's scope and impact. Transparency in legislative documentation is critical for effective oversight and informed stakeholder engagement. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral further limits available information on its potential effects or implementation challenges.

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

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