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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 12, 2019Housing and Community Development
H.R. 1690

Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident To Safety Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 10, 2019)

Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident To Safety Act of 2019 or the CO ALERTS Act of 2019

This bill requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in each unit of specified federally assisted housing, in accordance with certain standards. Specifically, the requirement applies to (1) supportive housing for the elderly and for persons with disabilities, (2) public housing, (3) rental housing for which the owner receives low-income voucher assistance, (4) housing for individuals with AIDS, and (5) certain rural housing.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must provide guidance to public housing agencies on how to educate tenants on health hazards in the home.

HUD must also report on the inclusion of carbon monoxide detectors in federally assisted housing not covered by the bill.

What just happenedSep 11, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4](D-IL)Sponsor
29 cosponsors29 D
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  1. Sep 11, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  2. Sep 10, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 10, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7581-7582)

  4. Sep 10, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7581-7582)

  5. Sep 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1690.

  6. Sep 10, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7581-7583)

  7. Sep 10, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jun 26, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Financial Services Committee
  9. Mar 12, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  10. Mar 12, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Mar 12, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 10, 201953

Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident To Safety Act of 2019 or the CO ALERTS Act of 2019

This bill requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in each unit of specified federally assisted housing, in accordance with certain standards. Specifically, the requirement applies to (1) supportive housing for the elderly and for persons with disabilities, (2) public housing, (3) rental housing for which the owner receives low-income voucher assistance, (4) housing for individuals with AIDS, and (5) certain rural housing.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must provide guidance to public housing agencies on how to educate tenants on health hazards in the home.

HUD must also report on the inclusion of carbon monoxide detectors in federally assisted housing not covered by the bill.

Introduced in HouseMar 12, 2019

Safe Housing for Families Act of 2019

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.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident To Safety Act of 2019 — Informed