HR 5755 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Smoke Detector Demonstration Act

Introduced 1979-10-31· Sponsored by Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1979-10-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Smoke Detector Demonstration Act - Directs the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration to establish and conduct smoke detector placement demonstration projects for two years, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Directs the Administrator to establish criteria applicable to the selection, acquisition, installation, and maintenance of smoke detectors used and to the selection of participating households and communities. Directs the Administrator to establish minimum performance requirements applicable to detectors used in the projects, after examining and testing detectors available for retail purchase on the enactment date of this Act, and to authorize acquisition of detectors which meet such requirements. Directs the Administrator to ensure that sufficient opportunity for participation is given to older persons, institutions serving children, and low-income families. Directs the Administrator to cooperate with local fire prevention agencies and local communities. Authorizes the Administrator to cooperate with any private entities in carrying out the projects. Directs the Administrator to submit information on project results to the …

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats