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H.R. 4143 (118th)

National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024

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Introduced

15 June 2023

Last action

9 May 2024 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Frank Lucas, Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23], Haley Stevens, Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Sean Casten, Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Yadira Caraveo, Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Valerie Foushee, Jamaal Bowman, Jeff Jackson, Emilia Sykes, Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Subjects

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Source updated

27 May 2025

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Summary

National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2023 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

  1. 15 June 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 June 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 June 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 September 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 1 September 2023

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  8. 1 September 2023

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  9. 7 May 2024

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 7 May 2024

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 7 May 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4143.

    Source: Floor

  12. 7 May 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2922-2923)

    Source: Floor

  13. 8 May 2024

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 8 May 2024

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  15. 8 May 2024

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 May 2024

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2986-2987)

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 May 2024

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

8 May 2024 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 358 · No 41 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 30

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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