Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act

# Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would reauthorize the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, a federal law that sets safety standards for swimming pools and spas. The original law, passed in 2007, requires pools and spas to have anti-drain entrapment devices and other safety features to prevent drowning and drain-related injuries. This reauthorization would extend the law's funding and provisions for another period, ensuring these safety requirements remain in effect. **Who It Affects:** The bill affects pool and spa owners, operators, and facilities across the country—including public pools, private residential pools, hotels, water parks, and fitness centers.

It also impacts families and swimmers who use these facilities, as the safety standards are designed to protect people from dangerous drain suction injuries. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee (S 3467 in the 119th Congress), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).