H.R.614 - Strengthening Awareness and Funding Education for Grilling Act; SAFE Grilling Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 614, the SAFE Grilling Act, directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop and implement a public awareness campaign regarding grill safety. The goal is to educate the public about the dangers associated with grilling and best practices for safe grill usage to prevent injuries and fires. The bill allocates $5,000,000 for this purpose.
Expected Effects
The primary effect will be a nationwide public awareness campaign focused on grill safety, led by the CPSC. This campaign aims to reduce the number of injuries and fires related to grilling by educating consumers. Ultimately, this could lead to safer grilling practices and fewer emergency room visits related to grill accidents.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced injuries and fires related to grilling.
- Increased public awareness of grill safety best practices.
- Improved consumer knowledge about the dangers of improper grill usage.
- Potential cost savings in healthcare due to fewer grill-related injuries.
- Enhanced safety standards and practices for grill manufacturers and users.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for the public awareness campaign to be ineffective if poorly designed or implemented.
- The $5,000,000 appropriation could be considered a misallocation of funds if the campaign does not yield significant results.
- Possible increase in regulatory burden on grill manufacturers if the CPSC recommends new safety standards.
- Limited scope, as it only addresses grill safety and does not cover other potential household hazards.
- The campaign's success depends on public engagement and willingness to adopt safer grilling practices.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's broad goal of promoting the general welfare (Preamble). Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce, which includes consumer products like grills (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3). The allocation of funds for a public awareness campaign falls within Congress's spending power (Article I, Section 8, Clause 1).
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).