Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act (S.5155) is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at reauthorizing safety standards related to pools and spas. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation but ultimately failed or expired without further action. The bill falls under the policy area of Commerce and is intended to continue or renew regulatory measures to enhance safety in public and private aquatic facilities, though specific provisions and text are not available.
S.5155 sought to reauthorize pool and spa safety regulations but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without passage.
- The bill is focused on reauthorizing the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which addresses safety standards for pools and spas.
- It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- No full text or detailed summary is publicly available, and the bill status is marked as failed or expired.
['Consumers and users of pools and spas who rely on safety regulations to prevent accidents.', 'Manufacturers and operators of pools and spas who comply with safety standards.', 'Regulatory agencies responsible for enforcing pool and spa safety standards.']
['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits understanding of specific regulatory or funding changes.', 'Failure to pass may result in a lapse or uncertainty in safety regulation enforcement.', 'Potential costs or administrative burdens on pool and spa operators depending on reauthorization terms.']
The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the relevant committee but did not progress further, indicating limited legislative momentum during the 118th Congress. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act has been subject to previous legislative actions, and this bill represents an attempt to renew or continue those safety provisions.
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['Potential lapse in updated safety standards for pools and spas if reauthorization is not enacted.', 'Uncertainty for manufacturers and operators regarding compliance requirements.', 'Possible increased risk of pool and spa accidents if safety regulations are not maintained or updated.']
The absence of the full bill text and summary restricts transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions. The bill's failure to progress beyond committee referral highlights the importance of monitoring legislative activity to assess ongoing regulatory frameworks for pool and spa safety.
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