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Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2016

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act by requiring projects funded by the drinking water state revolving fund to only use iron and steel produced in the United States, unless: (1) it would be inconsistent with the public interest, (2) iron and steel products are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality, or (3) inclusion of iron and steel products produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25%.

The requirement does not apply with respect to a project if a state approves the plans and specifications for the project prior to October 1, 2018.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-12-07IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2016-12-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
Related Subjects
  • Buy American requirements
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Metals
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • State and local finance
  • Water quality
  • Water storage
  • Water use and supply
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