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Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020
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6 steps
Introduced
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Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 23, 2020
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-284.
May 11, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
May 11, 2020
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 6, 2020
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S.Hrg. 116-201.
May 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 4, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020
This bill addresses drinking water infrastructure, including by
- revising and reauthorizing programs regarding tribal water systems and emergency situations affecting public water systems,
- expanding the allowable uses of certain grants to include remediation of groundwater contamination,
- expanding the allowable uses of assistance for public water systems serving small and disadvantaged communities, and
- establishing a pilot program utilizing mapping to reduce lead in drinking water.
The bill also requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a national primary drinking water regulation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
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By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-284.
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