Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Act

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Bill Number

HR 6154

Introduced

Sep 22, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Topics

Environmental Protection Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Low- and moderate-income housing Public utilities and utility rates Residential rehabilitation and home repair Water quality Water resources funding Water use and supply

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Summary

Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Act

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to remove lead service lines from public water systems.

Grant recipients may use grant funds to assist low-income homeowners with replacing privately owned lead service lines.

Actions

Sep 22, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 22, 2016

Introduced in House

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