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National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-4446| Senate 
| Updated: 6/4/2024
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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
May 9, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4143
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 4, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jun 4, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • May 9, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4143
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 4, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 4, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  • HR 118-4143: National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024

National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-4446| Senate 
| Updated: 6/4/2024
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.
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Timeline
May 9, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4143
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 4, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jun 4, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • May 9, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4143
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 4, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 4, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4143: National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted