H.R. 5886
Referred to CommitteeTo amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead, and for other purposes.
Introduced 7/14/2016•114th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
7/14/2016 • House
Summary
This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act by requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program that assists local educational agencies in replacing drinking water fountains manufactured prior to 1988 and located in schools. Grant recipients may also use funding for monitoring and reporting lead levels in the drinking water of schools.
Introduced in House • 7/14/2016
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Policy Area: Environmental Protection
Child healthEducation programs fundingEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater qualityWater use and supply
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Originated in the House
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July 14, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House7/14/2016