Congress 113 - HR 3588 - Community Fire Safety Act of 2013

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental regulatory procedures Fires Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Water quality Water use and supply

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux.

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to federal regulations pertaining to lead; and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

Actions

Dec 20, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-64.
Dec 20, 2013

Signed by President.
Dec 19, 2013

Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2013

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 17, 2013

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8899-8900)
Dec 17, 2013

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8899-8900)
Dec 9, 2013

Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 2, 2013

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 613). (text: CR H7371-7372)
Dec 2, 2013

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 613).(text: CR H7371-7372)
Dec 2, 2013

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7374)
Dec 2, 2013

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 2, 2013

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3588.
Dec 2, 2013

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7371-7373)
Dec 2, 2013

Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 21, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 21, 2013

Introduced in House

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