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HR 5753 113th Congress House

Drinking Water Protection Act

Official title: To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the assessment and management of the risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 20, 2014 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Nov 20, 2014
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Latest action November 21, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Dec 3, 2014
Miller, Candice
· Dec 3, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5753: Drinking Water Protection Act. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5753/
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