Summary: The legislation establishes a federal grant program to assist states in carrying out carbon monoxide detector installation and education programs.
Background:
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that is produced whenever fossil fuels are burned.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more thanĀ 400 deathsĀ andĀ tens of thousands of emergency room visitsĀ caused by CO poisoning every year.
CO poisoning can also cause harmful, long-term health conditions, including lifelong neurological and cardiac issues.
While anyone can be harmed by exposure to CO, it is especially dangerous for babies, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with preexisting chronic health conditions.
Status: Became P.L.117-103 on March 15, 2022.
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