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Bill116th CongressFiled May 4, 2020Environmental Protection
S. 3590

Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (May 11, 2020)

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.

What just happenedOct 23, 2020

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Oct 23, 2020Floor

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Oct 23, 2020Committee14900

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. May 11, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.

  4. May 11, 2020Committee

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  5. May 11, 2020Committee14000

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. May 6, 2020Committee

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  7. May 4, 2020IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  8. May 4, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateMay 11, 202025

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.

Introduced in SenateMay 4, 2020

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.
Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 — Informed