HR 7168·Federal·house
Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jan 21, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the Secretary of Education, in partnership with NIST, to create nationwide standards for fire‑suppression systems in student housing at colleges that receive federal aid. Covered schools must assess and report their compliance, after which the Department will publicly designate each campus as fire‑safe or not. The measure seeks to improve student safety and honor the victims of the Seton Hall fire.
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