S 3037
115th Congress
Senate
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 2018
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 7, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2018
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 NIST to liaise with nonfederal 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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1