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Public Housing Fire Safety: Grants for Sprinkler Systems

This act aims to enhance the safety of public housing residents by establishing a grant program. Public housing agencies will receive funds to install automatic sprinkler systems in older buildings, significantly improving fire protection. Citizens living in these properties can expect safer living conditions.
Key points
Grant Program: Public housing agencies will receive funds to install sprinkler systems in existing public housing projects.
Increased Safety: Residents of older public housing units will be better protected from fires.
Reporting Requirement: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must report on the presence of sprinkler systems in public housing.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_265
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Housing Fire Safety Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_265.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grant Program: Public housing agencies will receive funds to install sprinkler systems in existing public housing projects.
  • Increased Safety: Residents of older public housing units will be better protected from fires.
  • Reporting Requirement: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must report on the presence of sprinkler systems in public housing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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