Public Law 107-231 · H.R. 4687 · Became law

National Construction Safety Team Act

Official title: “To provide for the establishment of investigative teams to assess building performance and emergency response and evacuation procedures in the wake of any building failure that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that posed significant potential of substantial loss of life.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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