S 3467 — Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act

Bill Text

• Introduced Introduced in Senate Current html December 11, 2025

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The bill expands the definition of 'covered entity' to include nonprofit organizations and modifies the grant program to enhance focus on education and outreach, including specific provisions for historically disadvantaged communities.

• 15 U.S.C. 8002

  the term “covered entity” means— (A) a State; or (B) an Indian Tribe. → the term 'covered entity' means-- (A) a State; (B) an Indian Tribe; or (C) a nonprofit organization.

  The definition of 'covered entity' now includes nonprofit organizations in addition to States and Indian Tribes.

• 15 U.S.C. 8002

  (7) Nonprofit organization.--The term 'nonprofit organization' means an organization that-- (A) is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (B) has proven experience (as determined by the Commission) addressing swimming pool or spa safety and drowning prevention.

  It establishes a specific definition for 'nonprofit organization,' clarifying the qualifications for such entities within the context of the Act.

• 15 U.S.C. 8004

  the amount of a grant awarded under this section, and shall consider— → the amount of a grant awarded under this section, and shall consider-- (1) in the case of a covered entity that is a nonprofit organization, the number of individuals to whom such nonprofit organization is proposing to provide education described in subsection (e)(2)(A) using grant funds, taking into consideration any increased costs of providing such education due to the rural or remote nature of the area where such nonprofit organization is proposing to provide such education;

  The bill includes considerations for nonprofit organizations, focusing on the number of individuals served and the costs associated with providing education in rural or remote areas.

• 15 U.S.C. 8004

  (2) Geographic diversity.-- (A) In general.--In selecting covered entities to receive grants under the program, the Commission shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure geographic diversity in the areas where activities will be carried out using grant funds.

  The bill mandates that grant allocations consider geographic diversity to enhance outreach and activities in different regions.

• 15 U.S.C. 8006

  designed for swimming pool and spa owners and operators, consumers, States, and Indian Tribes; → designed for swimming pool and spa owners and operators, consumers, States, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit organizations;

  The bill broadens the intended audience for educational materials to include nonprofit organizations.

• 15 U.S.C. 8006

  (3) educational materials designed to reach historically disadvantaged communities that have higher rates of drowning than the nationwide average;

  The bill introduces a focus on creating educational materials specifically aimed at historically disadvantaged communities to address disparities in drowning rates.

• 15 U.S.C. 8007

  the Commission shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the grant program authorized by that section. → the Commission shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the grant program authorized by that section. (b) Matters To Be Included.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the fiscal year covered by the report, the following:...

  The bill specifies additional content that must be included in reports submitted to Congress about the grant program, enhancing transparency.

Action History

1. December 11, 2025

   Introduced in Senate

2. December 11, 2025

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

• Amy Klobuchar · Primary
• John R. Curtis · Cosponsor

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