This bill reauthorizes and expands the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which addresses the public health crisis of drowning deaths in the United States. The legislation establishes a new grant program administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission that provides funding to states, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations to improve pool and spa safety through enforcement of safety standards, staff training, and public education about drowning prevention. Grant recipients must use at least 25 percent of funds for hiring and training enforcement personnel, with the remainder going toward public education and swimming lessons. The bill prioritizes grants for entities serving underserved communities with higher drowning rates, particularly targeting racial and ethnic disparities, with selection preference given to geographic diversity and areas with high drowning incidents. The legislation authorizes $5 million annually for both the grant program and a separate public awareness campaign for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and requires the CPSC to report annually to Congress on grant program implementation and effectiveness.
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