An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 110-563 to demonstrate congressional support for the adoption of fire sprinklers in commercial buildings. This amendment also would demonstrate congressional support for educational programs that raise awareness of the importance of installing fire sprinklers in residential buildings.
What it does: Adds SEC. 10. SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF FIRE SPRINKLERS at the end of the bill
Rep. James R. Langevin (D-RI)Description
Amendment demonstrated congressional support for placement of fire sprinklers in commercial buildings and also demonstrated congressional support for educational programs that raise awareness of the importance of installing fire sprinklers in residential buildings.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 4847
We couldn't match these changes to the text of H.R. 4847, so they're shown as written.
Adds SEC. 10. SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF FIRE SPRINKLERS at the end of the bill
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. 10. SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF FIRE SPRINKLERS.
Inserted: Congress supports the recommendations of the United States Fire Administration regarding the adoption of fire sprinklers in commercial buildings and educational programs to raise awareness of the importance of installing fire sprinklers in residential buildings.
Original wording
At the end of the bill, add the following new section:
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As printed
At the end of the bill, add the following new section:
SEC. 10. SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF FIRE SPRINKLERS.
Congress supports the recommendations of the United States Fire Administration regarding the adoption of fire sprinklers in commercial buildings and educational programs to raise awareness of the importance of installing fire sprinklers in residential buildings.
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House amendment offered
April 3, 2008
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House amendment offered
April 3, 2008
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
April 3, 2008 • 12:10 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
April 3, 2008 • 12:10 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Langevin.(consideration: CR H1988-1989; text: CR H1988)
April 3, 2008 • 12:02 PM
Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Langevin. (consideration: CR H1988-1989; text: CR H1988)
April 3, 2008 • 12:02 PM
On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
April 3, 2008 • 12:10 PM