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Renewed Pool and Spa Safety Act: Grants and Education to Prevent Drowning

This law renews a program aimed at preventing drownings and entrapments in swimming pools and spas. It expands who can receive federal grants for safety initiatives, including states, tribes, and non-profit groups, and boosts public education efforts to make pools safer for everyone, especially children.
Key points
Provides federal grants to states, Indian Tribes, and qualified non-profit organizations to improve pool safety and prevent drownings.
Requires grant recipients to use funds for training safety personnel, inspecting pools, and educating the public on safe pool practices.
Funds national campaigns and educational materials to raise awareness about pool and spa safety, targeting all communities, including those at higher risk.
Establishes a dedicated Director of Drowning Prevention within the Commission to coordinate safety efforts.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3467
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]