Drinking Water Disaster Act of 2016
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 7, 2016)
Drinking Water Disaster Act of 2016
This bill authorizes the President, upon request of a governor of a state, to declare that a major disaster exists as a result of contamination of drinking water from a public water system. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must promulgate regulations to carry out such authority within 60 days of this bill's enactment.
In the case of such a declared major disaster, the federal coordinating officer appointed under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act shall ensure that the coordination of administration of relief required under such Act includes coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, and any other relevant agency.
What just happenedJul 8, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 7, 2016
- Jul 8, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee - Jul 7, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jul 7, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 7, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House