US Senator Harris on Requiring Carbon Monoxide Monitors

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US Senators Harris, García, Cunningham Welcome Move To Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Lawmakers call for passage of their Safe Housing for Families Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Congressmen Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL-04) and Joe Cunningham (D-SC-01) on Friday welcomed reports that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is moving to put in place a federal rule requiring carbon monoxide detectors in public housing. Last month, Harris, Garcia and Cunningham introduced the Safe Housing for Families Act to do just that. The bill followed recent reports of carbon monoxide poisoning among residents of HUD housing, which has led to at least 11 deaths since 2003.

“We introduced the Safe Housing for Families Act because housing is a human right. Carbon monoxide poisonings are preventable tragedies, and we have an obligation to ensure that residents of public housing can raise their families in a safe and healthy environment,” said Sen. Harris. “I’m glad HUD is taking steps to right this wrong, and urge our colleagues to pass our bill to ensure funding and permanently fix this problem.”

“HUD’s decision underscores the importance of passing the Safe Housing for Families Act. I look forward to reviewing the rules HUD will issue and intend to hold them accountable to their commitment to ensure that every family is safe from carbon monoxide poisoning,” said Rep. García.

“I am glad to see HUD take this action to protect families in the Lowcountry and across the nation. We have an obligation to stop senseless and preventable deaths like those that occurred at Allen-Benedict. Congress must work together to pass the Safe Housing for Families Act to enforce and fund carbon monoxide detectors in all public housing units,” said Rep. Cunningham.
For further background on the Safe Housing for Families Act, click here.
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Robert Riechel

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