H.R. 1618 will provide assistance for purchasing and installing residential carbon monoxide detectors.
SILVER SPRING, MD. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives’ passing of H.R. 1618, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2019 – a bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster (D-N.H.). SIA has expressed strong support for the legislation and encourages the U.S. Senate to act on it as well.
The legislation was introduced in the House on March 7 and discussed in a June 13 hearing by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. H.R. 1618 passed the House on Sept. 17, and a companion bill has been introduced in the Senate.
“Thanks to the leadership of Rep. Kuster, this bipartisan legislation provides much-needed resources to states seeking funding relief for carbon monoxide detector installation,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “Carbon monoxide detectors help save lives – we commend the passage of H.R. 1618 and hope the Senate takes swift action to pass this critical legislation.”
SIA represents more than 1,000 companies specializing in safety and security technology solutions, including manufacturers and installers of carbon monoxide alarm and detection devices.
H.R. 1618 provides grant assistance to eligible states for the purchase and installation of carbon monoxide detectors in residential homes and dwellings of elderly persons, child care facilities, public schools and student housing owned by public universities. Additionally, the proposed grant program will allow states and local governments greater ability to purchase necessary equipment and implement carbon monoxide poisoning prevention and awareness programs.
About SIA
SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,000 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members’ interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry’s top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.
“Carbon monoxide detectors help save lives – we commend the passage of H.R. 1618 and hope the Senate takes swift action to pass this critical legislation.” – Don Erickson, CEO, SIA
