HR-6154 : Still Just a Bill

Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Act

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to remove lead service lines from public water systems.

Grant recipients may use grant funds to assist low-income homeowners with replacing privately owned lead service lines.

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. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
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Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
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  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Low- and moderate-income housing
  • Public utilities and utility rates
  • Residential rehabilitation and home repair
  • Water quality
  • Water resources funding
  • Water use and supply

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