S. 3718 (109th): Pool and Spa Safety Act

Introduced:
Jul 24, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Sen. George Allen [R-VA]
Status:
Died (Failed Under Suspension)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress but was killed due to a failed vote for cloture, under a fast-track vote called "suspension", or while resolving differences on December 9, 2006.

Progress
Introduced Jul 24, 2006
Referred to Committee Jul 24, 2006
Reported by Committee Sep 27, 2006
Passed Senate Dec 06, 2006
Failed Under Suspension Dec 09, 2006
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Dec 09, 2006 2:53 a.m.
Failed 191/108

Cosponsors
5 cosponsors (3R, 2D) (show)
Committees

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Full Title

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, by establishing a swimming pool safety grant program administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to encourage States to improve their pool and spa safety laws and to educate the public about pool and spa safety, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Dec 06, 2006.
14 pages

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12/6/2006.
Section 3 -
Requires each swimming pool or spa drain cover manufactured, distributed, or entered into commerce in the United States to conform to specified ASME/ANSI entrapment protection standards. Considers that requirement to be a consumer product safety rule issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under certain provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Section 4 -
Establishes a program of grants to states to: (1) hire and train enforcement personnel; and (2) educate pool construction, installation, and service companies, pool owners and operators, and other members of the public. Conditions grants on a state imposing certain requirements by statute, including: (1) enclosure of residential pools and spas to prevent small children from gaining unsupervised access; and (2) drain entrapment prevention devices and systems on all pools and spas.
Section 6 -
Requires the CPSC to establish and carry out a public education program on methods to prevent drowning and entrapment in pools and spas. Authorizes appropriations.

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