S-3131 : Still Just a Bill

Made in America Water Infrastructure Act

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act by requiring all of the steel used in projects funded by the drinking water state revolving fund program to be 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 product by more than 25%.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-07-06IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
2016-07-06IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
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Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
See Subjects
  • Buy American requirements
  • Manufacturing
  • Metals
  • Water quality
  • Water use and supply

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