This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit chromium-6 in drinking water. Specifically, the bill directs the EPA to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, which must include a filtration requirement. Adverse health effects associated with exposure to chromium-6 include some types of cancer. Chromium-6 occurs naturally and it is also produced by industrial processes. It is used in coating to protect metals from corrosion, stainless steel production, wood preservation, and textile dyeing.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-01 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House committee actions |
| 2021-06-30 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2021-06-30 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |