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Water, Cosmetics, and Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Study Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study on the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water, which must identify:

  • pharmaceuticals and personal care products that have been detected in the sources;
  • the levels at which the pharmaceuticals and products have been detected;
  • the origins of pharmaceuticals and products found in drinking water;
  • the effects of the pharmaceuticals and products on humans, the environment, and the safety of drinking water; and
  • methods to control, limit, treat, or prevent them.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-09-22IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2016-09-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
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Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
See Subjects
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Water quality
  • Water use and supply

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