HR-6170 : Still Just a Bill

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to authorize states and the Environmental Protection Agency to require public water systems that have repeatedly failed to comply with drinking water standards to assess options for consolidation.

Public water systems are eligible for financial assistance to assist with undertaking consolidation activities.

Additionally, the bill provides liability protection for compliant public water systems that consolidate with non-compliant systems.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-09-26IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2016-09-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
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Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Pollution liability
  • Public utilities and utility rates
  • State and local government operations
  • Water quality
  • Water use and supply

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