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Bill113th CongressFiled Sep 10, 2014Environmental Protection
S. 2785

Safe and Secure Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Dec 11, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Safe and Secure Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 - Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and publish within 180 days a health advisory including recommendations on: (1) the level of Microcystins (toxins produced by freshwater cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae) in drinking water that is safe for human consumption; (2) feasible treatment techniques and other means for achieving a safe level; and (3) standardized procedures for testing for Microcystins in drinking water.

Directs the EPA to report with 180 days and every year thereafter on: (1) the status of the determination, (2) the steps taken by the EPA to promote testing of drinking water for Microcystins in areas that have been affected by harmful algal blooms, and (3) an analysis of available treatment techniques and other means for addressing Microcystins in drinking water.

What just happenedDec 11, 2014

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH](D-OH)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  • Engrossed in SenateDec 11, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateSep 10, 2014
  1. Dec 11, 2014FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 11, 2014FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 11, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 11, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6607)

  5. Dec 11, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6607)

  6. Dec 11, 2014Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6607)

  7. Dec 11, 2014Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6607)

  8. Sep 10, 2014IntroReferral

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

  9. Sep 10, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 11, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Safe and Secure Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 - Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and publish within 180 days a health advisory including recommendations on: (1) the level of Microcystins (toxins produced by freshwater cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae) in drinking water that is safe for human consumption; (2) feasible treatment techniques and other means for achieving a safe level; and (3) standardized procedures for testing for Microcystins in drinking water.

Directs the EPA to report with 180 days and every year thereafter on: (1) the status of the determination, (2) the steps taken by the EPA to promote testing of drinking water for Microcystins in areas that have been affected by harmful algal blooms, and (3) an analysis of available treatment techniques and other means for addressing Microcystins in drinking water.

Introduced in SenateSep 10, 2014

Safe and Secure Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 - Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and publish within 180 days a health advisory including recommendations on: (1) the level of microcystins (toxins produced by freshwater cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae) in drinking water that is safe for human consumption; (2) feasible treatment techniques and other means for achieving a safe level; and (3) standardized procedures for testing for microcystins in drinking water.

Directs the EPA to report with 180 days and every year thereafter on: (1) the status of the determination, (2) the steps taken by the EPA to promote testing of drinking water for microcystins in areas that have been affected by harmful algal blooms, and (3) an analysis of available treatment techniques and other means for addressing microcystins in drinking water.

Safe and Secure Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 — Informed