S. 1771: | Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act |
110th Congress 2007-2008 |
A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entrapment drain covers and pool and spa drainage systems, to educate the public about pool and spa safety, and for other purposes.
OverviewSponsor: | | Text: | Summary
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Full Text | Cost: | less than
$1
per American in 2008.
| Status: |  | Introduced | Jul 11, 2007 | | Referred to Committee | View Committee Assignments | | Reported by Committee | Jul 19, 2007 |  | Senate Vote | (did not occur) | | House Vote | (did not occur) | | Signed by President | (did not occur) |
This bill never became law.
This bill was proposed in a previous session of Congress. Sessions
of Congress last two years, and at the end of each session all
proposed bills and resolutions that haven't passed are cleared from the books.
Members often reintroduce bills that did not come up for debate
under a new number in the next session.
| Last Action: | Sep 20, 2007:
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 381. | Related: | See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms
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Jan 28, 2009 1:51 PM - If the county I work in hasnt yet applied this federal law. Which one do I go by? The county or federal? -
Read AnswersAnswered by a visitor on Feb 25, 2009 4:39 PM -
county May 5, 2009 11:07 AM - If a Condo Buildings pool is considered "private" meaning it is used only by key entry by the owners and their guests and renters in the building; Does this law apply to the condo building bringing their pool up-to-date? -
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Sources of Influence
MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations
have taken a stance on this bill:
| Support | Oppose |
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The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals Safe Kids USA |
(none)
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"S. 1771--110th Congress: Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act."
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Nov 22, 2009
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