Rep. Sykes Votes In Support Of Bill to Enhance Safety of Critical Structures
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after voting in support of H.R. 4143, the National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Enhancements Act. The NCST Enhancements Act updates a previously enacted law to expand the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) authority to investigate failures of structures other than buildings to inform engineering standards and codes. NIST will be able to use this authority to investigate major failures of structures that have a significant role in the safety and resilience of U.S. communities, including levees, dikes, and dams.
“Allowing NIST to conduct investigations into structure failures beyond just buildings will help improve safety standards and protect lives and property in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District,” said Rep. Sykes. “As a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee where this bill originated, I will continue to advocate for commonsense bills like these that will keep our communities safe.”