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HR 5513 116th Congress House Environmental Protection Congressional oversight Government lending and loan guarantees Hazardous wastes and toxic substances State and local finance Water quality Water resources funding Water use and supply

Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2019

Introduced: December 19, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Dec 19, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 19, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2019

This bill revises the clean water state revolving fund (SRF) program and the drinking water SRF program. Both programs provide financial assistance for water infrastructure.

The bill removes the 30-year term limits for loans under the SRF programs. Thus, new loans under the programs may have terms up to the projected useful life of the projects. Loan terms for existing loans may, on agreement of the parties to the loan, be extended.

In addition, the bill allows states to use a percentage of SRF funds to replace pipes, plumbing fittings, and fixtures that carry water contaminated with lead or perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) at certain state, municipal, or tribal facilities (e.g., schools, parks, and senior centers) that provide the public or employees with drinking water. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

What's happening now December 20, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 8