Congress extends pool safety funding through 2027
H.R. 4751 — To amend the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act to reauthorize certain programs, and for other purposes. · Filed by Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) · 8 cosponsors · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill extends federal funding for two swimming pool and spa safety programs for three additional years (2025–2027), replacing an expiration date of 2023. The programs fund grants for pool safety improvements and public education about drain hazards and water safety.
Why we flagged it
The bill is a straightforward extension of existing federal funding for water-safety programs. It contains no new policy, no structural changes, and no private carve-outs — only a renewal of grant and education authorities.
Who it affects
The bill extends funding for public safety programs that reduce drowning and drain-entrapment injuries, particularly among children. Reauthorization maintains federal support for state and local pool safety grants and public awareness campaigns without imposing new costs on citizens.
Named in the bill
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, Section 1405(e), Section 1407(b), House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Where it stands
8 cosponsors: 6 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
- Jul 23, 2025 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
- Jul 23, 2025 — Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce”
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How this was measured
Analysis — Quorum's AI read the bill text published by Congress.gov (454 characters) on Apr 14, 2026. Section numbers in the findings refer to that text, linked below; transparency and hidden-provision scores are compared against the median of 16,222 analysed bills.
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