H.R. 5548
Referred to CommitteeWater, Cosmetics, and Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Study Act
Introduced 4/18/2018•115th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
4/18/2018 • House
Summary
Water, Cosmetics, and Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Study Act
This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study on the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water. The study must identify:
- pharmaceuticals and personal care products that have been detected in the sources;
- the levels at which the pharmaceuticals and products have been detected;
- the origins of pharmaceuticals and products found in drinking water;
- the effects of the pharmaceuticals and products on humans, the environment, and the safety of drinking water; and
- methods to control, limit, treat, or prevent the presence of pharmaceuticals and products in sources of drinking water.
Introduced in House • 4/18/2018
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Policy Area: Environmental Protection
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater qualityWater use and supply
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April 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House4/18/2018