Water for Public Health Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 18, 2020)
Water for Public Health Act
This bill authorizes Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance during a public health emergency to include efforts to provide individuals with access to potable water and basic sanitation.
Specifically, FEMA may, during an emergency period, provide every individual access to potable water and basic sanitation through the use of federal agencies. It may also make grants to carry out such efforts, including
- installation of mobile water stations and hand washing facilities,
- distribution or delivery of emergency bottled water and personal and home sanitization products,
- reconnection of water utility service, and
- moratorium on water utility shutoffs.
FEMA may reimburse state, local, or tribal governments that provided such services.
What just happenedJun 19, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 18, 2020
- Jun 19, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee - Jun 18, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 18, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 18, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House