To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act with respect to the consolidation of public water systems, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 26, 2016)
This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to authorize states and the Environmental Protection Agency to require public water systems that have repeatedly failed to comply with drinking water standards to assess options for consolidation.
Public water systems are eligible for financial assistance to assist with undertaking consolidation activities.
Additionally, the bill provides liability protection for compliant public water systems that consolidate with non-compliant systems.
What just happenedSep 26, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 26, 2016
- Sep 26, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 26, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 26, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House