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Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

Introduced: May 4, 2020 Introduced by: Barrasso, John Republican · Wyoming See on congress.gov

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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

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now October 23, 2020

By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-284.

Related & companion bills 2

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Environment and Public Works Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 2

Cramer, Kevin

North Dakota · May 4, 2020

Duckworth, Tammy

Illinois · May 4, 2020

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