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Public Housing Fire Safety: Grants for Automatic Sprinkler Systems

This bill establishes a grant program to assist public housing agencies in installing automatic sprinkler systems in exempted public housing projects. It also mandates the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to report on the presence of such systems in public housing.
Key points
Funding: Authorization of $25 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2033 to install fire sprinkler systems in exempted public housing projects.
Grant Program: The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program for public housing agencies to install sprinkler systems.
Mandatory Reporting: The Secretary must conduct inspections and submit a report to Congress within 3 years regarding the presence of sprinkler systems in public housing.
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Print number: 118_S_2600
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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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 118_S_2600.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding: Authorization of $25 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2033 to install fire sprinkler systems in exempted public housing projects.
  • Grant Program: The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program for public housing agencies to install sprinkler systems.
  • Mandatory Reporting: The Secretary must conduct inspections and submit a report to Congress within 3 years regarding 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 2025-12-30.

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