1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident To Safety Act of 2019 or the CO ALERTS Act of 2019 . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) carbon monoxide alarms are not required by federally assisted housing programs, when not required by State or local codes; (2) numerous federally assisted housing residents have lost their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning; (3) the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning occur immediately and can result in death in a matter of minutes; (4) carbon monoxide exposure can cause permanent brain damage, life-threatening cardiac complications, fetal death or miscarriage, and death, among other harmful health conditions; (5) carbon monoxide poisoning is especially dangerous for unborn babies, children, elderly individuals, and individuals with cardiovascular disease, among others with chronic health conditions; (6) the majority of the 4,600,000 families receiving Federal housing assistance are families with young children, elderly individuals, or individuals with disabilities, making them especially vulnerable to carbon monoxide poisoning; (7) more than 400 people die and 50,000 additional people visit the emergency room annually as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning; (8) carbon monoxide poisoning is entirely preventable and early detection is possible with the use of carbon monoxide alarms; (9) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that carbon monoxide poisoning is entirely preventable and recommends the installation of carbon monoxide alarms; (10) the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes of the Department of Housing and Urban Development recommends the installation of carbon monoxide alarms as a best practice to keep families and individuals safe and to protect health