HR-2257 : Still Just a Bill

This bill requires the Department of Defense to test for, and mitigate, the presence of lead-based paint and lead in drinking water in schools that are (1) owned or operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity; or (2) providing educational programs pursuant to agreements to provide elementary and secondary education to military dependents, domestically or overseas.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-04-11CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.House committee actions
2019-04-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-04-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-04-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Building construction
  • Child health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Environmental health
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Water quality
  • Water use and supply

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