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H.R. 7078

Referred to Committee

Protection from Algal Toxins Act

Introduced 10/19/2018•115th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

10/19/2018 • House

Summary

Protection from Algal Toxins Act

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin, which is produced by certain cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).

Introduced in House • 10/19/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater qualityWater use and supply

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (7)

Party Breakdown

7
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

Democrat • OH-9

Sponsored 10/19/2018

Cosponsors (6)

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Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]

D-OH-13

Joined 10/19/2018

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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

D-OR-1

Joined 10/19/2018

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]

D-MI-12

Joined 10/19/2018

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Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

D-IL-5

Joined 10/19/2018

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Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]

D-OH-11

Joined 10/19/2018

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Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]

D-MI-5

Joined 11/14/2018

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

October 19, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House10/19/2018

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors6