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National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-4143| House 
| Updated: 5/9/2024
Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (17)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024 This bill expands the authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate structural failures other than those involving buildings and to recommend related improvements to engineering standards and practices. Specifically, the bill expands the investigative authority of NIST's National Construction Safety Teams. Currently, these teams are authorized to investigate the structural failure of a building that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that had the significant potential to cause a substantial loss of life. These teams must (1) identify the likely cause of the failure, (2) evaluate the technical aspects of evacuation and response procedures, and (3) recommend ways to improve building standards, codes, and practices and other related actions based on their findings. The bill expands this authority beyond buildings to include other types of structures and related engineering standards and practices.

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Timeline
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 21, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Sep 1, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
Sep 1, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-175.
May 7, 2024
Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 7, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2922-2923)
May 7, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4143.
May 7, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 8, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2986-2987)
May 8, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 41 (Roll no. 195). (text: 5/7/2024 CR H2922)
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May 8, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 9, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 4, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4446
Introduced in Senate
  • June 15, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • June 21, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 21, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.


  • September 1, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.


  • September 1, 2023
    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-175.


  • May 7, 2024
    Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 7, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2922-2923)


  • May 7, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4143.


  • May 7, 2024
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 8, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2986-2987)


  • May 8, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 41 (Roll no. 195). (text: 5/7/2024 CR H2922)
    View Vote


  • May 8, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 9, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 4, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4446
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 118-4446: National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024
Building constructionCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInfrastructure development

National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-4143| House 
| Updated: 5/9/2024
National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024 This bill expands the authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate structural failures other than those involving buildings and to recommend related improvements to engineering standards and practices. Specifically, the bill expands the investigative authority of NIST's National Construction Safety Teams. Currently, these teams are authorized to investigate the structural failure of a building that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that had the significant potential to cause a substantial loss of life. These teams must (1) identify the likely cause of the failure, (2) evaluate the technical aspects of evacuation and response procedures, and (3) recommend ways to improve building standards, codes, and practices and other related actions based on their findings. The bill expands this authority beyond buildings to include other types of structures and related engineering standards and practices.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 21, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Sep 1, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
Sep 1, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-175.
May 7, 2024
Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 7, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2922-2923)
May 7, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4143.
May 7, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 8, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2986-2987)
May 8, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 41 (Roll no. 195). (text: 5/7/2024 CR H2922)
View Vote
May 8, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 9, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 4, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4446
Introduced in Senate
  • June 15, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • June 21, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 21, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.


  • September 1, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.


  • September 1, 2023
    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-175.


  • May 7, 2024
    Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 7, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2922-2923)


  • May 7, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4143.


  • May 7, 2024
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 8, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2986-2987)


  • May 8, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 41 (Roll no. 195). (text: 5/7/2024 CR H2922)
    View Vote


  • May 8, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 9, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 4, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4446
    Introduced in Senate
Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (17)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 118-4446: National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInfrastructure development