Congress 116 - S 3590 - Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

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Advanced technology and technological innovations Child care and development Child health Congressional oversight Educational facilities and institutions Elementary and secondary education Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Environmental health Environmental Protection Environmental regulatory procedures Environmental technology Geography and mapping Government information and archives Government lending and loan guarantees Government studies and investigations Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Indian social and development programs Low- and moderate-income housing Minority health Rural conditions and development State and local finance Urban and suburban affairs and development Water quality Water resources funding Water storage Water use and supply

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Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

This bill addresses drinking water infrastructure, including by

revising and reauthorizing programs regarding tribal water systems and emergency situations affecting public water systems,
expanding the allowable uses of certain grants to include remediation of groundwater contamination,
expanding the allowable uses of assistance for public water systems serving small and disadvantaged communities, and
establishing a pilot program utilizing mapping to reduce lead in drinking water.

The bill also requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a national primary drinking water regulation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

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Oct 23, 2020

By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-284.
May 11, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
May 11, 2020

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 6, 2020

Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S.Hrg. 116-201.
May 4, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 4, 2020

Introduced in Senate

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