Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jun 15, 2023
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Referred
Jun 15, 2023
Science · Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Step 3
Committee
Jun 21, 2023
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
May 9, 2024
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
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...
Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 14 actions
May 9, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 8, 2024
Considered as unfinished business.
May 8, 2024
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).ROLL CALLpass
May 8, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2024
Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 7, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 7, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4143.
May 7, 2024
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.
Sep 1, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-175.
Sep 1, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
Jun 21, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.