HR 5753
113th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental technology
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Water quality
Water use and supply
Drinking Water Protection Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Nov 20, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 20, 2014
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Drinking Water Protection Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and submit to Congress a strategic plan for assessing and managing risks associated with cyanotoxins in drinking water provided by public water systems. (Cyanotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.)
Requires the plan to include steps and time lines to:
- evaluate the risk to human health from drinking water contaminated with cyanotoxins;
- establish, publish, and update a comprehensive list of cyanotoxins that are harmful to human health;
- summarize the known adverse human health effects of cyanotoxins and the factors that cause cyanobacteria to grow rapidly and make toxins;
- determine whether to publish health advisories for harmful cyanotoxins and establish relevant guidance;
- recommend feasible treatment options; and
- enter into cooperative agreements with, and provide technical assistance to, affected states and public water systems to manage risks associated with cyanotoxins.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1