,i #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #dcac ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #bb1 #bjbc,ms4 ,wasserman ,schultz 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,carter of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,allred1 ,ms4 ,williams of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,flood1 ,ms4 ,garcia of ,texas1 ,ms4 ,castor of ,florida1 ,ms4 ,ross1 ,mr4 ,grijalva1 and ,mr4 ,gottheimer7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,virginia ,graeme ,baker ,pool and ,spa ,safety ,act1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,virginia ,graeme ,baker ,pool and ,spa ,safety ,reauthorization ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,section #adjb of the ,virginia ,graeme ,baker ,pool and ,spa ,safety ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hjja7 is amended to read as follows3 #adjb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,drowning is a public health crisis4 ,drowning can happen in seconds1 is often silent1 and can happen to anyone1 anytime there is access to water4 7#b7 ,about #aa people die each day from drowning in the ,united ,states1 and drowning kills nearly #d1jjj people each year in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,of injury-related deaths1 drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children aged #a to #d in the ,united ,states1 and the second most likely cause of accidental death in children aged #a to #ad in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,drowning death rates for ,black people are #a4e times higher than the rates for ,white people1 and drowning death rates for ,american ,indian people ages #bi and younger are #b times higher than the rates for ,white people in the same age range4 7#e7 ,people in rural areas of the ,united ,states are #bf percent more likely to die by drowning than people in urban areas of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,research shows that the installation and proper use of barriers or fencing1 as well as additional layers of protection1 such as swimming lessons1 could substantially reduce the number of childhood fatal and nonfatal drownings in residential swimming pools4 4 #c4 ,covered entity defined ,section #adjc of the ,virginia ,graeme ,baker ,pool and ,spa ,safety ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hjjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe2 or 7,c7 a nonprofit organization4 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization that-- 7,a7 is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 and 7,b7 has proven experience 7as determined by the ,commission7 addressing swimming pool or spa safety and drowning prevention4 4 #d4 ,swimming pool safety grant program ,section #adje of the ,virginia ,graeme ,baker ,pool and ,spa ,safety ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hjjd7 is amended to read as follows3 #adje4 ,swimming pool safety grant program 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations authorized by subsection 7i71 the ,commission shall carry out a grant program to provide assistance to eligible covered entities4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant under the program1 a covered entity shall-- 7#a7 demonstrate to the satisfaction of the ,commission that1 as of the date on which the covered entity submits an application to the ,commission for a grant under this section1 the covered entity 7if the covered entity is a ,state or an ,indian ,tribe71 or the ,state in which or the ,indian ,tribe in the jurisdiction of which the covered entity is proposing to carry out activities using grant funds 7if the covered entity is a nonprofit organization71 has enacted and provides for the enforcement of a statute that-- 7,a7 except as provided in section #adjf7;a77#a77;,a77i71 applies to all swimming pools constructed in the ,state or in the jurisdiction of the ,indian ,tribe 7as the case may be7 on or after such date2 and 7,b7 meets the minimum ,state law requirements of section #adjf2 and 7#b7 submit an application to the ,commission at such time1 in such form1 and containing such additional information as the ,commission may require4 7c7 ,selection of grant recipients 7#a7 ,priority ,in selecting covered entities to receive grants under the program1 the ,commission shall give priority 7in such order as the ,commission considers appropriate7 based on the following factors3 7,a7 ,a covered entity not having previously been awarded a grant under the program4 7,b7 ,a covered entity proposing to use grant funds to expand educational activities described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i7 or 7#b77;,a7 of subsection 7e7 that the covered entity is carrying out at the time when the covered entity submits the application for the grant4 7,c7 ,a covered entity proposing to use grant funds to build on prior expertise and activities aimed at preventing drownings4 7,d7 ,a covered entity proposing to use grant funds to carry out activities in a geographic area that has a greater number per capita of drowning or entrapment incidents4 7,e7 ,a covered entity proposing to use grant funds in underserved1 minority1 or rural communities to provide services that address and target racial1 ethnic1 or rural drowning disparities4 7,f7 ,such other factors as the ,commission considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,geographic diversity 7,a7 ,in general ,in selecting covered entities to receive grants under the program1 the ,commission shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure geographic diversity in the areas where activities will be carried out using grant funds4 7,b7 ,technical assistance ,if the ,commission awards grants to two or more covered entities that will carry out activities using grant funds in the same geographic area1 the ,commission shall provide technical assistance to such entities regarding how such entities may collaborate in carrying out such activities4 7d7 ,amount of grant ,the ,commission shall determine the amount of a grant awarded under this section1 and shall consider-- 7#a7 in the case of a covered entity that is a ,state or an ,indian ,tribe-- 7,a7 the population of such ,state or ,indian ,tribe2 7,b7 the enforcement and implementation needs of such ,state or ,indian ,tribe2 or 7,c7 the education needs of such ,state or ,indian ,tribe proposing to use grant funds pursuant to subsection 7e77#a77;,b77i72 7#b7 in the case of a covered entity that is a nonprofit organization1 the number of individuals to whom such nonprofit organization is proposing to provide education described in subsection 7e77#b77;,a7 using grant funds1 taking into consideration any increased costs of providing such education due to the rural or remote nature of the area where such nonprofit organization is proposing to provide such education2 and 7#c7 allocation of grant funds in a manner designed to provide the maximum benefit from the program in terms of protecting children from drowning or entrapment4 7e7 ,use of grant funds 7#a7 ,states and ,indian ,tribes ,a ,state or an ,indian ,tribe receiving a grant under this section shall use-- 7,a7 at least #be percent of amounts made available-- 7i7 to hire and train personnel for-- 7,i7 implementation and enforcement of standards under the swimming pool and spa safety law of the ,state or ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,,ii7 inspecting and repairing or replacing swimming pool and spa drain covers to ensure compliance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal law2 and 7ii7 to defray administrative costs associated with the hiring and training programs under clause 7i72 and 7,b7 the remainder-- 7i7 to educate pool owners1 pool operators1 and other members of the public about the standards under the swimming pool and spa safety law of the ,state or ,indian ,tribe and about the prevention of drowning or entrapment of children using swimming pools and spas1 which may include the provision of swimming lessons 7except that not more than #be percent of such remainder may be used for the provision of swimming lessons72 and 7ii7 to defray administrative costs associated with the education programs under clause 7i74 7#b7 ,nonprofit organizations ,a nonprofit organization receiving a grant under this section shall use the amounts made available-- 7,a7 to educate pool owners1 pool operators1 and other members of the public about the prevention of drowning or entrapment of children using swimming pools and spas1 which may include the provision of swimming lessons 7except that not more than #be percent of such amounts may be used for the provision of swimming lessons72 and 7,b7 to defray administrative costs associated with the education programs under subparagraph 7,a74 7f7 ,recipient reporting ,not later than #ij days after the end of the pool and spa grant program project period covered by the grants awarded under this section1 each covered entity that received such a grant shall submit to the ,commission a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the amount of grant funds received by the covered entity4 7#b7 ,the purpose or purposes for which the covered entity proposed to use grant funds in the grant application of the covered entity4 7#c7 ,the purpose or purposes for which the covered entity used grant funds4 7#d7 ,whether the purposes identified under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 were achieved4 7#e7 ,any barriers encountered in carrying out activities using grant funds4 7#f7 ,any best practices or recommendations for future recipients of grant funds4 7#g7 ,any other information requested by the ,commission4 7g7 ,grant awareness campaign ,the ,commission shall carry out a campaign to conduct outreach to covered entities to ensure covered entities are aware of the availability and importance of the grants under this section4 7h7 ,employees 7#a7 ,director of ,drowning ,prevention ,the ,commission shall have a ,director of ,drowning ,prevention to coordinate the swimming pool and spa safety and drowning prevention activities at the ,commission1 including carrying out duties under this title4 7#b7 ,full-time equivalent 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall ensure that at least #a full-time equivalent is dedicated to carrying out the grant program under this section4 7,b7 ,calculation ,any duties performed by the ,director of ,drowning ,prevention may not be considered in determining whether the requirement of subparagraph 7,a7 is met4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,commission for each of the fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh #e1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 4 #e4 ,reauthorization of ,,cpsc education and awareness program ,section #adjg of the ,virginia ,graeme ,baker ,pool and ,spa ,safety ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hjjf7 is amended to read as follows3 #adjg4 ,education and awareness program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall establish and carry out an education and awareness program to inform the public of methods to prevent drowning and entrapment in swimming pools and spas4 ,in carrying out the program1 the ,commission shall develop-- 7#a7 educational materials designed for swimming pool and spa manufacturers1 service companies1 and supply retail outlets1 including guidance on barrier and drain cover inspection1 maintenance1 and replacement2 7#b7 educational materials designed for swimming pool and spa owners and operators1 consumers1 ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and nonprofit organizations2 7#c7 educational materials designed to reach historically disadvantaged communities that have higher rates of drowning than the nationwide average2 and 7#d7 a national media campaign to promote awareness of swimming pool and spa safety4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,commission for each of the fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh #e1jjj1jjj to carry out the education and awareness program authorized by subsection 7a74 4 #f4 ,,cpsc report ,section #adjh of the ,virginia ,graeme ,baker ,pool and ,spa ,safety ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hjjg7 is amended to read as follows3 #adjh4 ,,cpsc report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the last day of each fiscal year for which grants are made under section #adje1 the ,commission shall submit to ,congress a report evaluating the implementation of the grant program authorized by that section4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the fiscal year covered by the report1 the following3 7#a7 ,how many applicants applied for grants under the program4 7#b7 ,for each such applicant-- 7,a7 name2 7,b7 location2 7,c7 prior experience in swimming pool or spa safety2 and 7,d7 such other details as the ,commission considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,how many applicants received grants under the program and the amount of the grant received by each such applicant4 7#d7 ,how recipients of grants under the program were selected and the purposes for which each such recipient proposed to use grant funds in the grant application of the recipient4 7#e7 ,any purposes1 other than making grants under section #adje1 for which the ,commission used amounts appropriated under subsection 7i7 of such section4 7#f7 ,an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program1 including any barriers or gaps1 and recommendations for legislative changes1 if required to increase the effectiveness of the program4 4