Congress finds the following:
Of injury-related deaths, drowning is the second leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 14 in the United States.
In 2004, 761 children aged 14 and under died as a result of unintentional drowning.
Adult supervision at all aquatic venues is a critical safety factor in preventing children from drowning.
Research studies show that the installation and proper use of barriers or fencing, as well as additional layers of protection, could substantially reduce the number of childhood residential swimming pool drownings and near drownings.
Pub. L. 110–140, title XIV, § 1402121 Stat. 1794(, , .)
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Effective Date
section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140section 1824 of Title 2Section effective on the date that is 1 day after , see , set out as a note under , The Congress.
Short Title
Pub. L. 110–140, title XIV, § 1401121 Stat. 1794
“This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act’.”
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