This bill mandates the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop and implement a comprehensive public awareness campaign within one year of its enactment. The primary goal of this campaign is to educate the public about the inherent dangers associated with grilling and to promote best practices for safe grill usage . The campaign aims to significantly reduce the number of grill-related injuries and fires, which statistics indicate are substantial, with thousands of emergency room visits and home fires annually. It will specifically address issues such as gas grill leaks, improper cleaning, and unsafe grill placement. To support this vital public safety initiative, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 .
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Commerce
SAFE Grilling Act
USA119th CongressHR-614| House
| Updated: 1/22/2025
This bill mandates the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop and implement a comprehensive public awareness campaign within one year of its enactment. The primary goal of this campaign is to educate the public about the inherent dangers associated with grilling and to promote best practices for safe grill usage . The campaign aims to significantly reduce the number of grill-related injuries and fires, which statistics indicate are substantial, with thousands of emergency room visits and home fires annually. It will specifically address issues such as gas grill leaks, improper cleaning, and unsafe grill placement. To support this vital public safety initiative, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 .