H.R. 4143National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024

1 recorded action299 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren [D-CA-18]
Cosponsors: 17 · 13 Democrats · 4 Republicans
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: May 9, 2024 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

IntroducedJun 15, 2023
Passed the HouseMay 8, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS 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 (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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4143 as passed House on May 8, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 195

House May 8, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

358 Yea 41 Nay 30 not voting

Crossed both parties 41 of 399 voting members broke with their own party: 41 Republicans.

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All members429 members

Democratic213 members

Republican216 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors17 · 13 Democrats · 4 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 4143 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 4143National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 195

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors17 · 13 Democrats · 4 Republicans

H.R. 4143National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 195

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors17 · 13 Democrats · 4 Republicans

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Who lobbied on H.R. 41432 organizations