HR 301
115th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Congressional oversight
Lighting and heating
Lighting, heating, cooling
Research administration and funding
Water quality
Water use and supply
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2017
Introduced: January 5, 2017
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Jan 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jan 5, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2017
This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to:
- establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience;
- conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by federal entities; and
- appoint one or more officers or employees of the NIST to liaise with non-federal entities that are conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing.
The bill defines "premise plumbing" as the water distribution system within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. This term also includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment, and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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