Title

Greek Housing Fire Safety Act (SIGNED INTO LAW – 7/27/2010)

State of Illinois

Bill Number

HB 5664.
 

Sponsor

Rep. Daniel J. Burke - Donald L. Moffitt - Paul D. Froehlich

Summary

Creates the Greek Housing Fire Safety Act. Provides that in the case of a Greek housing structure (that is, a fraternity or sorority house) the construction of which is begun on or after January 1, 2011, that construction must include the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Title

The Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2011

Bill Number

H.R.1199
S.620

Sponsor

H.R. 1199 Introduced by Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-8) on March 17, 2011

S. 620 Introduced by Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (NJ) on March 17, 2011.

Summary

Establishing a competitive grant program to initiate, expand or improve fire safety education programs at institutions of higher education.

Title

Resolution Designating Campus Fire Safety Month

Bill Number

S.RES.104

Sponsor

Introduced by Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (NJ) on March 17, 2011.

Summary

A resolution designating September 2011 as "Campus Fire Safety Month"

Title 

Establishment of September as Campus Fire Safety Month - PASSED

Bill Number

S. Res. 40
H. Res. 167

Sponsor

S. Res. 40 Introduced by Senator Frank Lautenberg (NJ) on February 12, 2009. 
H. Res. 167 Introduced by Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-8) on February 12, 2009.

Summary

A resolution supporting the establishment of September as Campus Fire Safety Month.

Title

Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act of 2007 - PASSED AS INCORPORATED W/IN HEOA 2008 

Bill Number

H.R. 592
S.354

Sponsor

H.R. 592 Introduced by Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-8) on January 19, 2007
S. 354 Introduced by Senator Frank Lautenberg (NJ) on January 22, 2007.. 

Summary

To provide for disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings, and for other purposes.

Title

 Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act 2011

Bill Number

H.R.1792
S.1035

Sponsor

   H.R. 1792 Introduced by Congressman Aaron Schock (IL) on May 5, 2011

   S. 1035 Introduced by Senator Thomas R. Carper (DE) on May 19, 2011.

Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) 100% expensing in a current taxable year of the cost of an automated fire sprinkler system, as defined by this Act; and (2) accelerated depreciation (i.e., a 15-year recovery period) of such an automated fire sprinkler system that is installed in a building where the floor of any occupiable story is greater than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

Title

 Campus Safety Act of 2011

Bill Number

H.R.2342

Sponsor

   H.R. 2342 Introduced by Congressman Robert C. (Bobby) Scott (VA) on June 23, 2011

Summary

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to establish and operate a National Center for Campus Public Safety.

Tasks the Center with strengthening the safety and security of institutions of higher education (IHEs) by: (1) training IHE public safety agencies and their collaborative partners; (2) fostering relevant research; (3) collecting, coordinating, and disseminating information and best practices regarding campus safety; (4) developing protocols to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made emergencies that threaten the campus community; and (5) increasing cooperation between IHEs and the law enforcement, mental health, and other agencies and jurisdictions that serve them.

Authorizes the Director to award grants to IHEs and other nonprofit organizations for activities that will assist the Center in performing its functions.

Title

 Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act

Bill Number

 H.R.3250

Sponsor

  H.R. 3250 Introduced by Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH) on October 24, 2011

Summary

To establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program within the Department of Education to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in qualified student housing and dormitories, and for other purposes.