VoterlyH.R. 4143: National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024
118th Congress · Sponsored from California · In committee
What this bill does
National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024This 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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-06-15
- Policy area Science, Technology, Communications
- Cosponsors 17
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] introduced H.R. 4143. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 4143 do?
National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024This 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 stand…
Who sponsored H.R. 4143?
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D) of California is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4143?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 4143 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.