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Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021

Floor Speech

Date: April 14, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Oil and Gas Health and Health Care

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Mr. PALLONE. 1460.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1460, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021.

This important bipartisan bill was introduced again this Congress by Representatives Ann Kuster and Buddy Carter.

Mr. Speaker, carbon monoxide--colorless, odorless, tasteless--is a silent killer. More than 400 people die, and approximately 50,000 people visit emergency rooms each year in the U.S. from carbon monoxide poisoning.

The tragedy is that these deaths and injuries are preventable with the installation of carbon monoxide detectors. However, many people are unaware of the importance of carbon monoxide detectors or don't know how to install or maintain them properly.

This bill will change that. It will assist States in educating the public on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and the proper use of carbon monoxide detectors. It will also provide States with grants so they can purchase and install carbon monoxide detectors in the homes of the elderly and low-income citizens, as well as in educational facilities.

Mr. Speaker, I call on my colleagues to support this measure, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. PALLONE. Kuster), who is the lead sponsor of the bill.

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Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I have no additional speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I also urge support for the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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