HR-5886 : Still Just a Bill

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act by requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program that assists local educational agencies in replacing drinking water fountains manufactured prior to 1988 and located in schools. Grant recipients may also use funding for monitoring and reporting lead levels in the drinking water of schools.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-07-14IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2016-07-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
See Subjects
  • Child health
  • Education programs funding
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Water quality
  • Water use and supply

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