H.R. 2248 · 111th Congress
Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Act of 2009
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Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide grants to to assist states in carrying out inspections of lodging facilities for cimex lectularius, commonly known as the bed bug.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 5, 2009
Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide grants to to assist states in carrying out inspections of lodging facilities for cimex lectularius, commonly known as the bed bug. Allows states to use grants to conduct inspections, train inspection personnel, contract with a commercial applicator to inspect and treat lodging facilities, and educate lodging proprietors and staff about prevention and eradication of bed bugs. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the effectiveness of the grant program.
Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to include bed bug prevention and management in public housing agency plans.
Amends the Public Health Service Act to include bed bug prevention and control under the block grant program for preventive health services.
Requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate the public health implications of bed bugs on lodging and housing and report to Congress.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Act of 2009
Latest action (May 6, 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: May 5, 2009
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.