This bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to run a national public awareness campaign about grill safety. The campaign would teach people about common grill dangers and how to grill safely to prevent injuries and fires. The bill cites recent data showing about 22,000 ER visits each year from grill injuries, around 9,000 home fires linked to gas grills, with leaks and dirty grills as major problems, and summer as the peak season for grill-related fires.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Anyone who uses a grill at home, on a porch, or outdoors; neighborhoods where grill fires can spread.
• What changes: The CPSC must create and run a public safety campaign on grill dangers and safe practices; $5,000,000 is authorized for this work.
• When: The campaign must start within 1 year after the bill becomes law.