Bill · S. 3467· Senate(119-S-3467)
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to reauthorize the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. It updates the definition of a "covered entity" to include specific nonprofit organizations with proven experience in drowning prevention. The legislation establishes a Swimming Pool Safety Grant Program to provide financial assistance to States, Indian Tribes, and nonprofits. These funds are intended for personnel training, safety standards enforcement, and public education. Additionally, the bill directs the Commission to carry out an education and awareness program regarding pool and spa safety.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would children be better off under this?+8
The primary goal of the bill is to prevent children from drowning or entrapment in pools and spas.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances consumer safety through mandatory pool and spa safety standards and educational outreach.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The bill provides priority for activities in rural communities to address safety disparities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety Standards: States and Indian Tribes receiving grants must have enacted and enforced a statute that applies to all swimming pools constructed on or after a specific date to meet minimum requirements (Section 3, subsection (b)(1)).
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Targeted Safety Efforts: The grant selection process prioritizes entities working in geographic areas with higher per capita drowning or entrapment incidents, as well as underserved or rural communities (Section 3, subsection (c)(1)).
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Educational Outreach: The bill funds educational materials for manufacturers, service companies, retail outlets, owners, operators, and consumers to help prevent drowning (Section 4, subsection (a)).
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Focus on High-Risk Communities: The education and awareness program includes the development of materials specifically designed to reach historically disadvantaged communities that face higher drowning rates than the national average (Section 4, subsection (a)(3)).
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Specialized Oversight: The creation of a Director of Drowning Prevention ensures dedicated leadership to coordinate safety and prevention activities (Section 3, subsection (h)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Administrative Requirements for Recipients: Entities receiving grants are required to submit detailed reports to the Commission within 90 days of a project's end, including the amount received, the purpose of use, and whether goals were achieved (Section 3, subsection (f)).
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Financial Requirements for States and Tribes: States or Indian Tribes receiving grant funds must use at least 25 percent of those funds specifically to hire and train personnel for enforcement and inspection (Section 3, subsection (e)(1)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Native Americans+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/16/2026
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 12/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CurtisRepublican · Utah