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S 755 116th Congress Senate Housing and Community Development Air quality Emergency communications systems Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Housing for the elderly and disabled Housing industry and standards Low- and moderate-income housing Product safety and quality Public housing

Safe Housing for Families Act

Introduced: March 12, 2019 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Mar 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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Safe Housing for Families Act

This bill requires the installation of at least one carbon monoxide detector per floor in each unit of specified federally assisted housing. Specifically, the requirement applies to (1) supportive housing for the elderly and for persons with disabilities, (2) public housing, and (3) rental housing for which the owner receives low-income voucher assistance.

What's happening now March 12, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1690 Related bill CO ALERTS Act of 2019
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · May 1, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 755: Safe Housing for Families Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-755/
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